SeriouslySearching
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:waiting: Speeding, eh?! Riiiiight.
I was trying to see if I ever heard how fast it was going and somewhere they said something about 460+ knots per hour. They asked the 1 guy what it meant and he said it meant they had to be at some higher type cruise altitude to go that fast.
Since 1 knots = 1.15077945 mph, that means it would be 529 MPH
But they mentioned 3 different speeds so I am not sure where or what document they were looking at.
The new area is 319,000 square kilometers (123,000 square miles) and about 1,850 kilometers (1,250 miles) west of Perth, Australia. The pervious search area was more southwest and about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) from Perth.
So only a difference of 300 kilometres... so not saving a great deal of time.
This article says the new radar analysis might contradict the Inmarsat data. Is this information credible, has CNN said anything about this? tia
New 'credible lead' shifts MH370 search area
Abbott has been briefed on new radar data analysis which has prompted authorities to shift the search area...
(1) The analysis is of radar data between the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca before contact with MH370 was lost...
(2) The new radar analysis also seems to contradict revelations that a British Inmarsat satellite picked up hourly "pings" from MH370 for close to seven hours after its communications system was shut down.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/9880127/New-credible-lead-shifts-MH370-search-area
I didnt catch exactly where or how all this new data was determined.
Maybe the witch doctors came through after all.I didn't catch exactly where or how all this new data was determined.
Sorry, I disagree. On those distances from Perth, it's a difference of 650km less each way to the new search area so a total of 1300km round trip. I think that will save time and fuel which can be used for actual searching. Coupled with the better weather further north from where they have been searching, it is going to be easier searching. Just hope that these new calculations are correct.
I didnt catch exactly where or how all this new data was determined.
We would like to update you on some credible information AMSA has received from the ATSB which will see the search area refocused today ...
An international air crash investigation team in Malaysia provided updated advice to the ATSB ...
The ATSB, as Australia’s transport investigation agency, is working with a range of other international expert organisations to analyse available data and determine the best area to search.
The key pieces of information being analysed relate to early positional information from the aircraft and later polling of a satellite by an aircraft system.
Does a plane fly much faster if it's on auto pilot?
Our government seems absolutely sure it is here and that they will find it west of WA. I wonder if they've seen something on the images from Pine Gap and Jorn.
From what I have read, the answer is no. Speed is determined by the set parameters of each leg from waypoint to waypoint. If speed is exceeded or stall detected, pitch will auto-correct.Does a plane fly much faster if it's on auto pilot?
WARNING ALERT - Sky news UK reports there will be a Malaysian press conference at 5:30 pm Malaysian time in 2 hours and 17 minutes from this post. 5:30 am New York time, 9:30 am London Time.
Jmo I will watch Jon Stewart over any "real" news any day...lol
"We earnestly request that China establish an investigation office into MH370," the letter states, also urging "an effective communication system between the relatives and the government".
The family members hailed Beijing's efforts, but also called for greater support, including legal assistance and the full participation of Chinese authorities in the search.
"Uphold the rights and interests of the people. Do not simply give up," the letter reads. "Exhibit the demeanour of a great nation!"
Yes!!! Another night of watching a press conference with no answers.