It’s a lot of data, but isn’t particularly storage intensive. Assuming all the readout data is kept digitally you’re talking about a very small amount of storage space required. The most storage space would come from any recorded audio. And I’m sure they could have a system to prioritize any audio that should be recorded/shared.
Your burst transmission system seems like a good idea too, but only if you had a reliably dedicated uplink at all times.
Either way, just wondered why the tech isn’t universal yet. I figure if all the passengers can watch youtube movies in the back of the plane, it should be a relatively simple task to send the plane’s inflight data out.
From CNN’s website:
“Vietnamese aircraft spots liquid and “rubbish” on surface in overlapping waters of Malaysia and Vietnam, official tells CNN.”
There is no clarification on where the official is from(I assume Vietnam) and no further elaboration on the ‘rubbish’.
It’s now dark over there. Malaysian Airlines has stated, “The sea mission will continue while the air mission will recommence at daylight.”