Title :
Aeronautical satellite networks
Author :
Gribbin, Walter J.
Author_Institution :
Aeronaut. Radio Inc., Annapolis, MD, USA
Abstract :
The author addresses the design and development of a satellite based network that is to provide critical safety-of-life communications services to the air transport industry. The system uses a fully integrated digital transmission system for cockpit and passenger voice and data. The voice-transmission system provides for multiple channels of near-toll-quality communications. Applications of this system are discussed, and attentions is given to the number and locations of satellites, network capacity, avionics, the ground segment, and network interoperability. The author concludes with a description of the near-term-service development plans for aviation satellite services
Keywords :
satellite relay systems; aeronautical satellite networks; air transport industry; aviation satellite services; cockpit; critical safety-of-life communications services; fully integrated digital transmission system; network interoperability; passenger; satellite based network; Aerospace electronics; Air traffic control; Aircraft; Control systems; ISDN; ISO standards; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite ground stations; Space stations; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and Aerospace Conference, 1988. How will Space and Terrestrial Systems Share the Future? Conference Proceedings, IEEE EASCON '88, 21st Annual
Conference_Location :
Arlington, VA
DOI :
10.1109/EASCON.1988.11235
