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In reply to the discussion: The Great Thermite Debate... [View all]Ace Acme
(1,464 posts)... or even in real time under joystick control as the building comes down. These control technologies were developed back in the 80s when MIDI technology allowed a single musician to control a stage full of synthesizers from a single keyboard. Later the CAN network was developed allowing a whole bunch of computer chips in an automobile to communicate with its related systems. It needs only conversion to wireless communication.
If the airplane crashed one floor lower, I don't see what difference it would make.
It's undisputed that a 727 was landed 6 times by remote control in 2001.
http://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/mensch/sicherheitssystem-entfuehrte-maschinen-landen-selbstaendig-a-164845.html
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/techreviews/2001/10/2/remote-pilot.htm
Note the USAToday says: "Military and civilian jets have been landing on autopilot for years, but the Raytheon test used technology that provides the extremely precise navigational instructions that would be required for remote control from a secure location."