Airborne Internet is a concept that uses aircraft flying at high altitudes as connectivity hubs to provide internet access. It establishes a peer-to-peer network between aircraft and allows aircraft to ground and aircraft to aircraft communication. This provides a number of advantages over satellite internet, including less latency and ability to access connectivity even during inclement weather. The technology began as a way to support air traffic management but can now enable internet access for passengers and provide connectivity to remote areas.
2. CONTENTS
Introduction
Networking technology and wireless technology
Why AI?
Principle and Working
Implementation Systems
Comparisons b/w satellite Internet and AI
Applications
Features & Advantages
Conclusion
3. Introduction
Airborne Internet is a concept that overlays network theory and principles into
the transportation realm. The system goal is to establish information
connectivity.
It is a private, secure and reliable peer-to-peer aircraft communications network
that uses the same technology as the commercial internet.
It is similar to satellite-based internet access, but without the time delay.
AI began as a supporting technology for NASA’s SATS(Small Aircraft
Transportation System).
It provides aircraft-aircraft, ground-ground, aircraft-ground communication
support in Air traffic management, Fleet operations & passenger support
services.
4. NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
Way to connect computers in home or office using electrical
wiring.
More convenient than phone lines.
Connect computer to n/w through power outlet.
Data travels through cables.
Adds no cost to electric bill
Inexpensive for connecting computers in different places.
5. Wireless Networking
Creates network by sending infrared or radio signals between computers.
Better than Networking technology; some computers are not “plugged in” to
electrical outlets.
Laptop with wireless network card is portable throughout home or office.
IrDA(Infrared Direct Access) is standard for devices to communicate using
infrared light pulses.
Infrared devices must be in direct line of sight with each other like remotes.
Infrared is almost always “one to one” technology.
Radio signals better because no line of sight is required and has an ability to
broadcast to multiple recipients.
7. AIRBORNE INTERNET
Satellite Internet access is already a commonplace.
Satellites orbit at several hundreds of miles above the Earth.
Imagine an airplane like device at approximately 60,000 feet above
sea level.
Aircraft will be undisturbed by inclement weather and will be flying
well above the commercial air traffic.
8. Why Airborne Internet?
There are mainly two reasons. They are:
1)SATS(Small Aircraft Transportation System).
2)Need for higher Bandwidth.
SATS
Controls air traffic.
Provides Internet for people in transit.
High Bandwidth
Around 1 – 5 Mbps for Home users.
Around 5 – 25 Mbps for business users.
Around 25 – 155Mbps for dedicated links.
9. Principles
To establish a robust, reliable and available digital data channel to aircraft.
Mobile Routing is an ability of a network user to move from one network to another without losing
connectivity.
It uses the TCP/IP protocol.
It uses the network called HALO(High Altitude Long Operation).
10. Implementation System
The angel technologies- Proteus plane.
It carries the network hub for the HALO network.
Aero Vironment with NASA- Helios aircraft.
It is equipped with telecommunications equipment.
Sky station international-Blimps.
It is a floating plane which also carries the network hub for
the HALO network.
12. Advantages and Features
Unique features of these solar-electric air-craft that make appealing
platforms for telecommunication applications which include:
Long flight durations.
Minimal maintenance cost due to few moving parts.
High levels of redundancy.
Highly autonomous controls which enable one ground operator to control
multiple air-crafts.
Use pf solar energy to minimize fuel costs.
13. Conclusion
Finally, airborne internet is,
Very much useful in the field of aviation services like air-craft
monitoring and air traffic management, weather information etc.
Provides passengers to access the internet at very high altitudes(in
transit).
This new service will be useful for who live in small villages(remote
places) too.