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.

1. AIRBORNE INTERNET
Presented by: K.Pranathi Priya
19R11A05M3
CSE-4E

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.

6. Wireless Technology System

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.

11. Applications
 Aviation communications
 Navigation
 Surveillance (CNS)
 Businesses
 Private Internet users
 Government agencies
 Military.

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.

14. THANK YOU.