Title :
Aeronautical mobile satellite services: The launching of a new era in mobile communications
Author_Institution :
Station H, Commun. Res. Centre, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
The author introduces the subject of aeronautical mobile satellite communications, a new communications capability which will change the operation of airlines and air traffic control and offer new services to the flying public. A brief history of technical development is presented, including an overview of the international standard. This is followed by a description of the current status of equipment and service development from a Canadian viewpoint.
Keywords :
air traffic control; aircraft communication; satellite relay systems; telecommunication standards; 1545 to 1555 MHz; 1646.5 to 1656.5 MHz; Canadian service development; L-band; aeronautical mobile satellite communications; air traffic control; aircraft-to-satellite communication; airline operational communications; international standard; satellite-to-aircraft communication; service provision; technical development; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Mobile communication; Satellite broadcasting; Satellites; Standards;
Journal_Title :
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Canadian Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/CJECE.1992.6592501
