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XXVIII. SATELLITE NETWORK SERVICES IS A VIABLE SOLUTION
As will be seen the shortcoming of the present technology can be easily overcome by

wireless remote satellite connectivity, precision GPS calculations real times access to the

flight data controllers, increasing power consumption capabilities and other methods

recommended by National and International emergency responders and authorities.

The short comings of the present technology can be easily resolved simply by

connecting these 'disconnected black boxes' to a communications and data back up

network which will provide the redundancy needed to easily access this most important

and critical data. This data can also be saved for future surveillance purposes.

A satellite solution is presently the most viable solution for several reasons and the

following are only a few good considerations:

1. Satellites networks and GPS have a global foot print and can provide the exact location

of the flight data recorders in the event of a crash, even without radar.

2. Satellites networks offer the ability to form a data communications network for the

purposes of storing backup data in remote locations.

3. Satellites networks offer the ability to do real time communications and would allow the

black box to stay online much in the same way as any network computer.

4. Satellite networking offer the intrinsic capability of remote access allowing first

emergency responders the ability to communicate with the black box or other devices

connected to the black box system, such as the video camera communications system.

5. GPS satellites offer military precision using the p-code which provides exact location.

These are only a few of the major advantages of using satellite technology in order to

implement a new black box system, but there are yet many more advantages which is

self-evident with this invention.

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