Transcript of Hearing 12/12/97 - TWA Flight 800 Investigation

1so,in that regard it is very important if1237234the gentleman next to me wants to know how much fuel isin his airplane. As a result, we have to be very, veryaccurate and very reliable. So, we have looked at5those things. So,I think that answers the question.678910We continue to look at alternatives.People have proposed fiber optic systems tolook at fuel tanks, also.CHAIRMAN HALL: Mr. Thomas, since this, haveyou all looked at what is done in the chemical industry11and the nuclear industry?I have gotten so many12letters from people with Ph.D. and stuff after their13name saying, you know,these -- we had these things and14experiences in the marine industry, and I know it is15not exactly compatible,but is there anything we can1617learn from the experience in other industries?you all looked at those?Have18WITNESS THOMAS:At this point we have done19some limited looking.I think we need to go further.20We have some engineers who have been in the oil21business,or the petrochemical industries. So, we get22232425some feedback from those people and we discuss it.We have not pursued that at a high level. Wehave been focusing on other solutions, like JP-5. So,I think we need to continue with that expansion of ourCAPITAL HILL REPORTING, INC.(202) 466-9500