Satellites for Aeronautical Services

Abstract

AIRCRAFT Communications, Navigation and Surveillance making use of satellite systems will be coming into widespread use during the next few years. The International Maritime Satellite organisation (Inmarsat) will be using and expanding its expertise to fulfil the needs of the aeronautical community in a similar way that it has catered for the maritime users of equipment since 1982. Many groups such as the special ICAO committee on future air navigation systems (FANS) have helped to frame recommendations covering every aspect of the provision of services for aircraft. Working closely with these bodies, Inmarsat has pioneered the development of avionics and antenna systems for operational use.

Citation

Ford CEng MRAeS, T. (1987), "Satellites for Aeronautical Services", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 59 No. 10, pp. 2-4. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb036511