Goodrich Video Monitoring Technology for 777 Freighter

Boeing has selected the Goodrich Cargo Door Video Monitoring System as standard equipment for B-777 Freighters. The system, which includes an operator display and control panel located in the flight deck crew rest area and three cameras, is designed to monitor the area around the main cargo door during opening and closing to assist in the prevention of damage to an aircraft.  The system can also enhance ground personnel safety as its cameras allow operators to check for personnel, ground equipment or other obstructions before opening and closing the cargo door. Two of the cameras are located just inside the cargo door and the third camera is located on the leading edge of the left horizontal stabilizer. Goodrich expects to deliver its first system to Boeing in early 2008.
"By preventing damage to an aircraft, our video monitoring system will save cargo operators time and money -- we can help keep their aircraft in operation and keep their freight moving," said Jan Mathiesen, vice president, Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems. “Our experience with the Boeing 787 flight deck entry video surveillance system, 737/777 video-over-EFB and video- over-MFD systems, as well as cockpit door video surveillance systems all served as the foundation for this award," he added.