A caixa preta
Example: Os investigadores analisaram a caixa preta do avião acidentado.
Definition
"A caixa preta" refers to the flight recorder on an aircraft that records important data such as cockpit conversations and flight parameters, crucial for investigating accidents and understanding the sequence of events leading to an incident.
Etymology
The term "a caixa preta" literally means 'the black box' in Portuguese. Despite the name, these devices are usually bright orange to aid in their recovery after crashes. The name originates from early aviation when such recorders were enclosed in black boxes for protection and secrecy.
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the black box