Just introduced is the AltAlert personal cabin pressure monitor. AltAlert mitigates the risk associated with hypoxia, which is typically difficult (if not impossible) to recognize, according to company officials.
Developed using licensed NASA technology and brought to market by patent holder Aviation Technology, AltAlert is a wearable and mountable instrument that provides a secondary sensing and alerting system for aircraft cabin pressurization that monitors aircraft cabin altitude, not blood oxygen levels.
Once activated by installation of the included battery, the AltAlert device enters “sleep mode” while at ground level, then begins sampling pressure and battery voltage every 15 seconds during climb, and while in level flight at altitudes above sea level. Relative cabin pressure and battery status is indicated via a series of LED color changes and alarm tones on the device.
The AltAlert may be mounted on a flat surface in the cockpit or cabin of the aircraft, clipped to a visor, or worn anywhere sound is not muffled by clothing.
“This device is about the size of a typical, small-footprint pager or cell phone,” said Aviation Technology President and CEO Stacy Pappas Sawaya. “Small enough and lightweight enough to clip onto a lapel or visor, or mount on a cabin surface. It can provide a new measure of confidence and risk-mitigation for pilots, passengers and crew.”
The device is $399, and you can buy it on http://www.altalert.com. Great product.
My phone (Samsung Galaxy SIII) monitors air pressure and, with a free app, is a sensitive altimeter. It’s pretty good – I can see the needle move if I move the phone from my feet to my head. Seems like it would be pretty simple (but not something that I know how to do) to create an app to match the functionality of this device.
Hmm – do iPads have a barometric sensor? Since they are already common in the cockpit, this would be a great feature to add.
Good Afternoon,
The Alt Alert is solely devoted to monitoring and alerting pilots, passengers, and crew members to compromised cabin pressure. The Alt Alert is manufactured in the United States and exhaustively tested to ensure the highest quality.
While an app has been in discussion, ensuring quality has been a concern. Please be aware that any app developed outside of NASA and Aviation Technology, Inc. would be considered patent infringement.
Thank you.
How much is this monitor and how can I buy one?
Good Morning,
This can be purchased online at http://www.altalert.com.
Thank you,
Stacy