Coverage and capacity planning for aircraft in-cabin wireless heterogeneous networks

Key Factors in Designing In-Flight Entertainment Systems

“…It can easily coexist with other technologies to form a heterogeneous network (Niebla, 2003). Moreover, (Lansford et al, 2001) stated that WiFi and Bluetooth technologies are two complementary not a competing technologies.…”

“…Using satellite channels allow passengers to use their mobile phones, send emails, access internet, and achieve online entertainment services. However, the satellite link is considered as the connection bottleneck, so traffic flow in and out of the cabin must be analyzed (Niebla, 2003). (Radzik et al, 2008) performed a satellite system performance assessment for IFE system and Air Traffic Control (ATC), where the satellite link can be shared between IFE and ATC streams.…”

An Integrated Wideband Multifunctional Antenna Using a Microstrip Patch With Two U-Slots

“…Although present regulations do not allow the use of wireless devices, the aircraft industry has already begun efforts to introduce in-flight wireless connectivity [1,2]. Although the antenna requirements for these access points within the cabin are not as stringent as antennas placed outside the aircraft, an ideal possibility in this regard would be to integrate the antenna with structural panel materials used typically in cabins.…”

Performance evaluation of the WiMedia MAC protocol in high density wireless environments

“…Since a couple of years WiFi, GSM, UMTS and Bluetooth are available for passenger services on selected airlines and aircrafts [4], [5]. These systems are only for passenger comfort.…”