After the sad incident of September 11, 2001, air travel security concerns are catching pace.
This has made companies to like Boeing to develop a foolproof mechanism to prevent any further incidents.
The company has already patented the project. The system goes like this: If anyone tries to force entry into the cockpit a special ‘Uninterruptible Autopilot System‘ can be activated either manually or using remote sensors that can be placed on the cockpit doors. Once the system is activated ground authorities will take full control of the plane and would eliminate any possibility of terrorists using the aircraft as a deadly missile.
Once activated the system cannot be reversed until the airliner reaches safe grounds. Ground controllers can also guide the plane to its destination via remote controls and GPS systems and even land the aircraft using the existing ‘autoland function’.
Boeing also claims that the company will make the system available in the next three years after which it can be fitted to airliners throughout the world.
Via: engadget
Comments
Will they also develope a remote-controlled gun that can be fitted somewhere inside the planes and fired at the hijacking terrorists without hurting anyone else? As long as the hijackers are alive there is no use landing the plane at a place of our choice. The passengers and the crew will be still at risk.
HI Rmpraj,
Making a remote controlled gun that can aim only at terrorists and not on anyone else is a very difficult task... moreover the anti-hijack system is developed so that hijacked planes cannot be used as a missile as on 11/9/01. Maybe some more alterations to the systems may make them a bit more secure for the passengers.
that probably will be as effective as Boeing plans to be..perhaps for the upcoming years, that will certainly be available to cars too..would that be possible? or should i say an anti-theft system..how about its radiator? demands of daily driving operations should be crafted w/ high grade and durable materials to ensure product longevity and dependable service..h0pe that will be certainly available to infiniti cars(infiniti g20 radiator)..