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APR 20, 2004 (newstodate): A Chinese research institute has developed a software solution to prevent aircraft from flying into high buildings, mountains or no-fly zones.
Scientists claim that had it been installed in the US aircraft involved in the 9/11 disaster, the software would have prevented the course of events.
The solution to counter CFIT accidents builds on a computer program loaded with precise data maps that include the coordinates of any skyscraper, mountain and other defined points including no-fly zones and restricted airspace.
If the aircraft approaches any such position, warning signals are issued, and if overruled by the cockpit the system will take control of the aircraft irrespective of cockpit manoeuvres and commands.
Developed by the No 2 Research Institute of the CAA of China, the solutions is said to be both safe, effective and inexpensive.
Scientists claim that had it been installed in the US aircraft involved in the 9/11 disaster, the software would have prevented the course of events.
The solution to counter CFIT accidents builds on a computer program loaded with precise data maps that include the coordinates of any skyscraper, mountain and other defined points including no-fly zones and restricted airspace.
If the aircraft approaches any such position, warning signals are issued, and if overruled by the cockpit the system will take control of the aircraft irrespective of cockpit manoeuvres and commands.
Developed by the No 2 Research Institute of the CAA of China, the solutions is said to be both safe, effective and inexpensive.