Acoustic catastrophic event detection and data capture and retrieval system for aircraft
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1. A wireless acoustic sensor and data generation system for providing in flight safety and surveillance for aircraft, the system comprising:
- a. a plurality of acoustic sensors each adapted for monitoring a selected condition aboard the aircraft, each sensor adapted for generating a unique data signal representing the specific condition to be monitored at a specific location;
b. a collector adapted for collecting the plurality of sensors and generating therefrom a combined signal incorporating each of the plurality of signals into combined output signal; and
c. a processing system for receiving and processing the combined output signal, wherein said sensors are adapted for transmitting the data signal to the collector and processing svstem via wireless radio frequency transmission.
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Abstract
An acoustic sensor system is provided for detecting failures or terrorist events in commercial aviation and is adapted for assisting in the detection and post event analysis of such events. The system is adapted for use in combination with a comprehensive multi-media safety and surveillance system, utilizing both visual and audio information as well as critical data to the flight crew, and to a ground tracking station, and recording the information and data generated during flight. A plurality of acoustic sensors are strategically and systematically placed about an airframe. The sensors are adapted for communicating with a monitor/recording system and may be hard wired or utilize wireless communications therewith. In the event of a catastrophic event, such as a bomb explosion, a gunshot or structural failure an acoustic event would be recorded for later analysis.
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1. A wireless acoustic sensor and data generation system for providing in flight safety and surveillance for aircraft, the system comprising:
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a. a plurality of acoustic sensors each adapted for monitoring a selected condition aboard the aircraft, each sensor adapted for generating a unique data signal representing the specific condition to be monitored at a specific location; b. a collector adapted for collecting the plurality of sensors and generating therefrom a combined signal incorporating each of the plurality of signals into combined output signal; and c. a processing system for receiving and processing the combined output signal, wherein said sensors are adapted for transmitting the data signal to the collector and processing svstem via wireless radio frequency transmission. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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