摘要:
A system and method for managing access to a satellite-based transponder by a plurality of aircraft each having a mobile radio frequency (RF) system. The system employs a ground-based, central control system for managing access to the satellite-based transponder so that the aggregate power spectral density (PSD) of the RF signals of all the mobile systems does not exceed, at any time, limits established by regulatory agencies to prevent interference between satellite systems. This is accomplished by a dual control loop arrangement for monitoring the signal-to-noise ratio (Eb/No) of the RF signal transmitted by the satellite-based transponder. A ground-based control loop is used whereby a ground-based central controller monitors the Eb/No and transmits commands to the aircraft (via the satellite transponder) to maintain the Eb/No of the transmitted signal within a predetermined range. A fast scan angle compensation is used by the mobile system of the aircraft to implement another control loop to further adjust the transmit power. This control loop maintains the Eb/No of the signal transmitted to the satellite-based transponder at the commanded level inbetween updates from the ground-based central controller.
摘要:
A method is provided for providing communication and surveillance services to a mobile platform. The method includes substantially simultaneously communicating between a plurality ground based antennas and a plurality of satellites. Particularly, each ground based antenna communicates with a related one of the satellites. The method additionally includes substantially simultaneously communicating between each of the satellites and at least one multi-faceted electronically scanned antenna included in a mobile platform communication system onboard a mobile platform.
摘要:
A system and method for managing access to a satellite-based transponder by a plurality of aircraft each having a mobile radio frequency (RF) system. The system employs a ground-based, central control system for managing access to the satellite-based transponder so that the aggregate power spectral density (PSD) of the RF signals of all the mobile systems does not exceed, at any time, limits established by regulatory agencies to prevent interference between satellite systems. This is accomplished by a dual control loop arrangement for monitoring the signal-to-noise ratio (Eb/No) of the RF signal transmitted by the satellite-based transponder. A ground-based control loop is used whereby a ground-based central controller monitors the Eb/No and transmits commands to the aircraft (via the satellite transponder) to maintain the Eb/No of the transmitted signal within a predetermined range. A fast scan angle compensation is used by the mobile system of the aircraft to implement another control loop to further adjust the transmit power. This control loop maintains the Eb/No of the signal transmitted to the satellite-based transponder at the commanded level inbetween updates from the ground-based central controller.
摘要:
A communication system and method for transmitting data to mobile platforms using multiple simultaneous channels operating at multiple data rates. Each mobile receiver has the capability to receive multiple transmit channels at multiple data rates. Mobile platforms report their position to a ground based controller which determines which communication channel can be operated without substantial loss of data. Data packets destined for each aircraft are preferably routed to the highest data rate channel that can be received by that mobile platform without substantial loss of data. This maximizes the overall system efficiency and throughput. High priority and mission critical data may be transmitted to the aircraft using low data rate channels to increase link availability.
摘要:
A system for providing wireless communication within a local area network (LAN) onboard a mobile platform. The system includes at least one seat transceiver located in a passenger seating area, and at least one passenger service unit (PSU) located above the passenger seating area. The PSU includes at least one PSU transceiver. Additionally, the system includes a direct path infrared (IR) signal transmission link between the seat transceiver and the PSU transceiver. The direct path IR transmission link transmits data between the seat transceiver and the PSU transceiver.
摘要:
A communication system and method for transmitting data to mobile platforms using multiple simultaneous channels operating at multiple data rates. Each mobile receiver has the capability to receive multiple transmit channels at multiple data rates. Aircraft report their position to a ground based controller which determines which communication channel can be operated without substantial loss of data. Data packets destined for each aircraft are preferably routed to the highest data rate channel that can be received by that aircraft without substantial loss of data. This maximizes the overall system efficiency and throughput. High priority and mission critical data may be transmitted to the aircraft using low data rate channels to increase link availability.
摘要:
An optical sensing system for sensing the temperature at a first location, including: electro-optical unit for producing a modulated optical signal and a light guide unit for receiving and transmitting the modulated optical signal along an optical path. The optical system further includes temperature sensing fiber which receives and guides the modulated optical signal along a temperature sensing optical path. One portion of the modulated optical signal serves as a reference optical signal and another portion of the modulated optical signal serves as a target optical signal. The optical sensor system also has a transducing unit, which receives the reference optical signal, the target optical signal having first and second time delays with respect to a chirped rf signal from the electro-optical unit. The transducing unit produces a multi-frequency electrical signal which includes a first frequency corresponding to the first time delay a second frequency corresponding to the second time delay. The optical sensor system further has a temperature detecting means coupled to the output of the transducing unit which processes the multi-frequency signal and determines a difference frequency corresponding to the temperature at the first location.
摘要:
The optical receiver has a photodiode (10) which is reverse biased by a voltage supply (14). The voltage supply provides a variable bias voltage determined by a control unit (16) and the photodiode is matched to the load (22) by an impedance matching circuit (12). The photodiode exhibits large capacitance changes over a range of bias voltages and may be implemented using a Schottky barrier or P.sup.+ N photodiode. By changing the bias voltage, the photodiode capacitance changes to vary the tuned frequency of the receiver. The matching circuit cancels the reactive component of the photodiode impedance and matches the resistive component to the load. The photodiode may have a doping profile in which an intrinsic or lightly doped region of width greater than the average photon penetration depth is located next to the junction. After the intrinsic region, the doping profile may be selected to achieve linear tuning. This doping profile gives linear tuning without sacrificing photodiode conversion efficiency.
摘要:
A portion of a radar transmit pulse is inserted into a recirculating delay line having a one cycle delay equal to the duration of a transmit pulse. A pulse train coupled from the recirculating delay serves as a local oscillator for the radar receiver. The delay medium may be an optical fiber, a coaxial transmission line or a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device.