OuterLink DEBUTS THE FIRST VOICE AND VIDEO RECORDER FOR ITS SATELLITE-BASED MOBILE ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
Tampa. FL, Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) – September 17, 2007
Designed to meet future FAA and NTSB flight recorder standards
The OuterLink Voice and Video Recorder (O.V.V.R.) made its debut today at the Air Medical Transportation Conference in Tampa, FL. The O.V.V.R. was designed using the FAA Part 135 and NTSB criteria as a guide to system form, function, and survivability.
Voice and video recorders provide a measure of safety that enhances pilot training through its ability to replay and review training exercises and flights. Additionally, the O.V.V.R. captures images and information critical to flight reconstruction.
The O.V.V.R. is an extension of OuterLink’s satellite-based mobile asset management platform, the OuterLink CP-3i. The upgraded solution serves as a cockpit voice and video recorder that is integrated into existing OuterLink voice messaging systems delivered via the OuterLink Voice Panel (OVP). The O.V.V.R. features four audio and one video input ports. Standard memory has the capacity to store eight hours of voice and eight hours of video recordings. Additional storage capacity is available.
Housing for the O.V.V.R. is “crash resistant,” encased within a metal OVP unit. The integrated OVP and O.V.V.R. meets section (e) of the Flight Recorder FARs by mounting the device in the cockpit instrument panel and minimizing the probability of damage due to fire. Existing OuterLink customers may upgrade current OVPs to include the O.V.V.R. adding approximately ten ounces to overall aircraft weight.
In a separate press release today it was announced that Metro Aviation has placed an order for 30 O.V.V.R. kits for its fleet of aircraft.
“Development of the O.V.V.R. was guided by input from customers on how this solution can best enable their safety initiatives and with an eye towards potential regulation of the rotorcraft industry. OuterLink will continue to deliver innovative products and services that capitalize on the flexibility of the OuterLink CP-3i mobile asset management platform and OVP equipment,” said Andrew Joseph, CEO of OuterLink Corporation. “OuterLink has engineered a mobile asset management solution that provides unmatched satellite-based flight location tracking and two-way messaging services. Our technology combined with a unique service fee structure supports OuterLink’s reputation as provider of a high-end solution with the lowest overall total cost of ownership (TCO) in its class.”
Product Specifications
General |
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Dimensions |
5.75” wide, 5.935” deep, 1.835” high |
Power |
11V-35V DC |
Weight |
18 ounces (511 g) |
Memory Design Specification |
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Audio – MP3 Format |
4 channel – 8+ hour |
Video – MPEG4 Format |
1 channel – 8+ hour |
Heat Endurance |
400 deg C for 15 minutes |
Saltwater Immersion |
200 ft depth for 24 hours |
Availability
OuterLink expects to begin shipping the OuterLink Voice and Video Recorder in the first quarter of 2008.
About OuterLink
OuterLink Corporation’s satellite-based mobile asset management solutions provide secure, real-time location tracking and satellite communications capability including two-way messaging to strategically manage the operations of air, land and marine vehicles. OuterLink solutions provide real-time control and connectivity between all assets providing enhanced safety and visibility of routine operations. The system also provides the capability required to rapidly deploy mobile units to immediately support crisis response and recovery missions. Since 1991, OuterLink has deployed units in government, air taxi and aero medical aircraft and vehicles, accumulating over one million flight hours experience. Based in Lowell, MA, OuterLink is a privately held company. For more information visit OuterLink at www.outerlink.com.
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