Tempus in-flight medical kit upgrade with video capability
RDT (Stand No.

RDT (Stand No. 542) has introduced the new Tempus IC version of its in-flight medical emergency response system. The new model is significantly lighter and more compact than the original Tempus 2000 system and offers new communications tools that allow for new functions such as streaming live video of patients to doctors on the ground.

The Tempus IC (integrated communications) never needs to be recalibrated unlike the Tempus 2000, which required recalibration by the manufacturer every 15 to 18 months. The new unit weighs about five pounds, approximately one quarter the weight of the original system. The equipment is waterproof and is more robust than the 2000, which makes it easier for operators to remove it from the aircraft so it can be used in other locations. RDT intends to add the capability for the Tempus IC to connect to the Internet via wireless hotspots on the ground.