Title :
Iridium(R) aeronautical satellite communications
Author :
Lemme, Peter W. ; Glenister, Simon M. ; Miller, Alan W.
Author_Institution :
ASK, Kirkland, WA, USA
fDate :
11/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The ever-increasing demand to stay in touch, to be able to communicate anywhere and anytime, has created a market for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications services such as the Iridium system. The Iridium satellite communications network is being developed to support the needs of the passenger, the cabin crew and the flight crew for: aeronautical public correspondence (APC); aeronautical administrative communications (AAC); aeronautical operational control (AOC); and air traffic services (ATS)
Keywords :
air traffic control; aircraft communication; mobile satellite communication; ATC; Iridium satellite communications network; LEO satellite communications services; aeronautical administrative communications; aeronautical operational control; aeronautical public correspondence; aeronautical satellite communications; air traffic services; low Earth orbit; Amplitude shift keying; Artificial satellites; Communication system traffic control; Low earth orbit satellites; Mobile communication; Phased arrays; Satellite antennas; Satellite communication; Space vehicles; USA Councils;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
