Validation of a two-way satellite communication system without utilizing a satellite
US9686027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B17/3912
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for validating a two-way satellite communication system in an aircraft. The two-way satellite communication system may include a network access unit, a modem, and a satellite antenna assembly. A satellite link emulator may be disposed proximate the aircraft. A validation controller may initiate a validation test of the two-way satellite communication system using the satellite link emulator, including receiving, at the satellite link emulator, a transmitted uplink signal from the satellite antenna assembly, and transmitting, using the satellite link emulator, a downlink signal to the satellite antenna assembly in response to the received uplink signal. A pass/fail indication may be determined based on operation of the network access unit, the modem, and the satellite antenna assembly during the validation test.
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