Flight Data Recorder
[/flaɪt ˈdeɪtə rɪˈkɔːrdər/]
nounmasculinepl: Flight Data Recorders
Gravador de Dados de Voo
1. An electronic device installed in aircraft that automatically records technical information about the aircraft's flight, including speed, altitude, heading, and other parameters, used to investigate accidents and incidents
The flight data recorder was recovered from the wreckage and provided crucial information about the accident.
O gravador de dados de voo foi recuperado dos destroços e forneceu informações cruciais sobre o acidente.
2. A black box that stores continuous flight parameters and operational data for analysis by aviation authorities
Modern aircraft are equipped with redundant flight data recorders to ensure data preservation in case of catastrophic events.
Aeronaves modernas são equipadas com gravadores de dados de voo redundantes para garantir a preservação de dados em caso de eventos catastróficos.
The Flight Data Recorder is a critical component in aviation safety investigations both in Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, investigations are conducted by the Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA). The term 'caixa preta' (black box) is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese media, though technically the device is not black. In the USA, the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) manages these investigations. The device's data is essential for understanding aircraft incidents and improving aviation safety protocols.
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