A data collection and
distribution system for monitoring aircraft in flight, on the ground and at the gate or terminal for monitoring critical and catastrophic events, managing the emergency during such an event, and for investigating the event. The
system generates, transmits and collects critical data generated by monitoring equipment onboard an aircraft or other commercial transport and selectively displays the data on a
cockpit display console as well as for downloading, transmitting and displaying data at external monitoring and response stations, including fixed ground stations, roving ground stations and chase aircraft or vehicles. Digital surveillance information is collected, processed, dispatched, and log via
remote control and access. The
system includes a variety of
system appliances such as surveillance cameras, sensors, detectors, and
panic buttons and accommodates legacy equipment. Within the commercial transport, the system maybe hardwired or may use
wireless transmission and receiving systems.