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Three with a disagree algorithm is definitely what I’d expect out of such a critical system, but two with signal averaging would still be much better than just
by flyinglizard 8y ago
Three with a disagree algorithm is definitely what I’d expect out of such a critical system, but two with signal averaging would still be much better than just one.
- cm2187 8y agoOr alternatively with two, and disabling MCAS if they disagree, seems a better solution than having one and having no way to tell if it is working (keeping in mind both can still fail simultaneously). Not an ideal solution but better.
- myth2018 8y agoThis is one of the features of the MCAS software update.
- JauntyHatAngle 8y agoUnless I am misunderstanding what signal averaging is (quite possible) isn't it possible that in situations where the average of a signal is still going to crash the plane, a 50/50 guess is actually more likely to end up with a better chance? If true, it's possible signal averaging isnt necessarily the best choice
- myth2018 8y agoAveraging would be disastrous in this case. You don't want to use faulty data to average inputs to a flight control computer.