Systems and methods for using airborne communication nodes
US6427944B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D47/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing a communication link from an aircraft (110) to a target (130) is provided. The method includes releasing a first end of a fiber optic cable (120) from an aircraft (110) and then lowering the first end of the fiber optic cable (120) to the target (130). The method also includes connecting the first end of the fiber optic cable (120) to a device at the target (130). The device at the target (130) may then communicate with devices on the aircraft (110).
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