Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20141228:05:08:00
Is dependent on altitude. you also have situations in which very, very heavy weather can attenuate, what we call attenuate the radar signal, interfear with the radar signal from an aircraft. particularly if the air trast loses electrical power or goes below a certain altitude. >> losing contact 42 minutes after take-off, that's quickly, would you say? >> yes, but this aircraft can handle 500 miles per hour. we are talking a considerable distance. from climb-out to flight level altitudes, 28, 32,000 feet, whatever he had.
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