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Another question would be: "Can we create systems intended to be permanently disconnected from the Internet?". Unfortunately, the answer seems to be no. You can
by joe_the_user 2y ago
Another question would be: "Can we create systems intended to be permanently disconnected from the Internet?". Unfortunately, the answer seems to be no. You can see indications in the way that small water purification systems connect to the net just to save engineers from going in a weekends.
- constantcrying 2y ago>"Can we create systems intended to be permanently disconnected from the Internet?" Any modern jet will function without internet.
- buildsjets 2y agoNot permanently, which is the conjecture laid out by OP. At some point, there will need to be nav data updates, updates to the aircraft's required systems, updates to IFE systems, etc. Modern jets do all of that wirelessly. Additionally, every single modern jet uploads all recorded engine parameters from the flight to the engine manufacturer after it arrives at the gate. Do I know what I am talking about? Ref. username.
- constantcrying 2y agoSure, I have worked on multiple plane systems which were connected wirelessly, even to the internet. (Although that is something which I am extremely glad I have left behind me and would never brag about in my profile name) Even though, a modern jet is still able to function without internet.
- joe_the_user 2y agoYes but my point is whether the system can be "never on the Internet" (hence never subject to constantly evolving hacks) and it doesn't seem like the systems you describe are necessarily that.
- SoftTalker 2y agoThere are other means of remote access besides internet. POTS (i.e. dial-up modems), cellular wireless, and other forms of radio are several that come to mind. Internet is almost certainly the cheapest and easiest thing, which is why it's used.