In-flight transceiver and locator system
US7822415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Military systems in particular face two specific problems: field casualties typically increase as unit visibility decreases and it is often difficult for ground stations and/or headquarters to maintain control and visibility of geographically dispersed assets. The system provides satellite communications such as two-way messaging, Voice over Packet, and global positioning information and reporting for fixed and rotary wing aircrafts where traditional methods of communications are not otherwise practical. The system provides communications between remote users and other remote users as well as between remote users and control stations. In some embodiments there is an in-flight transceiver system that includes an antenna, an aviation box, and a switch. The aviation box conforms to a one-half, ½ short Air Transport Rack (ATR) form factor and includes a transceiver, an interface card, and a global positioning system (GPS) unit. The switch is located between the aviation box and the antenna for controlling a data signal between the antenna and the transceiver of the aviation box.
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