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Assessment of Technologies for Aircraft Communications
Frost & Sullivan, Dec 2008, Pages: 105
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Assessment of Technologies for Aircraft Communications analyzes the factors accelerating adoption and slowing down adoption of communication technologies in the aerospace domain. It offers an in-depth insight into the different technologies that are suited to various applications, with a focus on traditional applications in the light of recent technological developments. Additionally, a multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) tool, the analytical hierarchy process (AHP), is used to prioritize and analyze the preference values between two key competitors in the in-flight broadband and communications systems. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: in-flight broadband, air-traffic control (ATC) and management systems, in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems, cockpit data link systems, automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) technology, and cabin wireless local area network (LAN).
Technology Overview
Advances in Aircraft Communication Systems Give Wings to the ‘Enterprise-in-the-Sky’ Concept
The aviation industry, in its constant pursuit of greater passenger convenience and comfort, is working on facilitating business operations from air carriers. It has been installing advanced in-flight communication amenities in commercial airlines to provide optimum on-board features, equivalent to the capabilities experienced in homes and offices. The rapid uptake of on-board communication systems is pointing toward the realization of the ‘Enterprise in the Sky’ concept. “The ability of the cabin management systems to serve as a centralized console for a multitude of in-flight operations provides an apt framework for enhancing the in-flight user experience,” say the analysts of this research. “Moreover, the ability of the cabin environment systems to integrate supplementary capabilities such as waste and water management as well as other maintenance operations further establishes their significance in commercial aviation.“
Aircraft communications has gained further significance with airlines expanding their networks, and consequently, heightening the need for accurate supportive data such as route information, weather forecasts, and air traffic information. However, R&D initiatives in aircraft communications ran aground post 9/11, with airline carriers issuing stringent standards and regulations regarding technology deployments in commercial aircrafts. These regulatory hurdles have impeded not only the commercial deployment of on-board entertainment systems but have also challenged commercial aircraft’s ATC capabilities and IFE system integration. “The spectral interference of in-flight systems with existing terrestrial communication systems is a critical issue that has challenged the installation of in-flight broadband systems in commercial aircraft,” notes the analyst. “The need to comprehensively insulate airline passengers from external crises such as hijacks and terror threats has forced the regulatory bodies to mitigate the spectral freedom provided for facilitating airline connectivity.”
Airline carriers are also apprehensive about investing in R&D due to the current economic downturn and fluctuating oil prices. While in-flight broadband and entertainment have a direct bearing on the passenger numbers, ATC and air traffic management have little to no impact on the revenues per passenger per mile. This causes carriers to invest in systems that enhance user experience rather than security. “Although not intentional, airline business strategies have been designed to bring in optimum revenues, while security techniques are just adequate to meet safety standards,” observes the analyst. “While there is always an immense scope for airlines to generate more patronage through IFE and in-flight connectivity, it is equally important for them to divert a fraction of their capital investments toward enhancing security features in commercial air carriers.”
Technologies
The following technologies are covered in this research:
- Cockpit data link systems
- Automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS- B) technology
- In-flight satellite radio
- Air-to-ground traffic control systems
- Cabin wireless LAN
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