A loss of communications system for an aircraft includes a fault module configured to detect a fault condition of the aircraft, and an emergency communication module configured to connect to a network, and to transmit condition data of the aircraft over the network when the fault condition is detected. The fault condition can include at least one of a loss of communication between the aircraft and a remote user or a forced landing of the aircraft. The condition data can include at least one of current location data, aircraft system health data, landing site location data, or landing site characteristics data.
AIRCRAFT RECOVERY SYSTEMS
07.09.2017
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch