Flight Data Recorder Scripting for Real-Time Distress Triggers

The FDR performs preliminary processing of flight data in real-time by executing algorithms stored in the script database. The scripting engine pre-analyzes incoming data streams and generates triggers before data is fully stored, enabling real-time utilization without waiting for post-flight analysis. This resolves the contradiction by performing useful action in advance rather than after data collection.

The patent introduces a scripting engine as an intermediary component between data acquisition and data storage/analysis. This engine executes algorithms from the script database to process raw flight data, transform it into meaningful information, and generate triggers. The intermediary enables real-time data utilization while maintaining the existing storage architecture, thus resolving the contradiction between real-time analysis and device complexity.

The scripting engine executes algorithms selectively based on flight conditions and predefined criteria. Rather than continuously processing all data at full capacity, the system performs partial processing only when relevant events or anomalies are detected. This approach improves safety monitoring capability while avoiding excessive energy consumption during normal flight operations.

The system changes processing parameters dynamically by loading different algorithms from the script database based on flight phases and detected conditions. The scripting engine adjusts computational intensity and processing depth according to operational needs, enabling effective safety monitoring while optimizing energy consumption by avoiding unnecessary full-scale processing during stable flight conditions.