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Enhanced LDACS system combined with cellular telephone ground stations and associated methods

US11876597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2021
Grant dateJan 16, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An enhanced L-band Digital Aeronautical Communications System (LDACS) may include cellular telephone ground stations, and LDACS ground stations. In addition, the enhanced LDACS may also include a plurality of LDACS airborne stations, each configured to selectively communicate with either a corresponding LDACS ground station or a corresponding cellular telephone ground station based upon an altitude of the LDACS airborne station.

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