Modern forms of FDR and CVR implementations
Moving this away from the MH370 thread, I was wondering what people's views are on the modernisation of the FDR/CVR function in passenger jets.
Since when they were first used in aircraft, their sole purpose was to provide post crash evidence of of aircraft state and comms after an accident. The possibility of deliberate disablement of these pieces of equipment was not really considered.
Now with the rise of terrorism, and a growing increase in the terrorist's apparent technical prowess, these simple recorders are showing their inadequacy.
Is this an issue that is being addressed in current/future aircraft design? clearly the possibly storage of FD/CV data remotely, ie enhanced ACARS style, is a possibility, but requires additional bandwidth and is subject to potential disruption from persons on board.
Thoughts anyone?