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What is a 'Black box'? Explain its significance in flight safety and airplane crash investigations.
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Black box was recently recovered from airline crash site in Ahmedabad revealing crucial detail. Black box: a) An instrument to record all activities and messages on the plane b) Specially designed to survive any accident c) Kept to get info about every minute detail of flight Significance: 1) Provides crucial informationflight weight, progress, pilot's commands etc. 2) Helps in knowing bluest minute details of accident(eg Ahmedabad crash details) 3) Flying the blamewhy did it happen? - Pilots were heard saying 'didn't switch off'proved it was not their mistake 4) Helps when accidents leave no trace because of severe damageonly black box can be the only source. 5) Future safetyby helping in investigations it helps to avoid tragedy in future. 6) Crucial communication devicerecords pilot's communication as well.
NISAR is a joint collab of ISRO and NASA, to launch a satellite for space exploration & research. International Cooperation: 1) Significant for cross country agency collabsISRO & NASA 2) An example of pooling resources for better research programusing experiences of both countries 3) ISRO & NASA will work to succeed data sent by NISAR and further collab on research 4) Combines rich knowledge + tech and experiences of agenciesfor advantage
Climate change monitoring: a) Survey the earth/land survey low emissions, concentration etc. b) Will also provide info about changes earth/atmospherecan help to target policies c) Methane tracking24x7provides real time updates to govt. d) Complete mapping of atmosphere and gaseous composition in it Natural hazard management: 1) Provides data regarding changes in glacial activities/sea ward about glofs, floods etc. 2) Can track meteorological changes such as weather pattern, precipitation 3) Monitor Oceans/it activitieshelpful for tsunami alerts 4) Useful fire data can be made available. Ways to tackle warming under 2°C a) Limit warming under 2°C ways to - Under 2 alluvance b) Net zeroE India by 2070 c) Marine protection zones d) Climate engineering activities
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Topper
ASTHA JAIN
AIR 92025
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Topic
Science and Technology
Emerging Tech
Aviation technology
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342
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