aeronautical communications – a fresh view on complementary

Aeronautical Communications –A Fresh View on Complementary and Integrated Technologies and Services

Joint Ka/ICSSC Conference 2013

M k WMarkus Werner

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TriaGnoSys Facts

2002: Foundation of TriaGnoSys GmbH (public limited corporation)2013: Acquisition by Zodiac Aerospace2013: Acquisition by Zodiac Aerospace

Location: Wessling, Technology Park Oberpfaffenhofen (air field)Center of Satellite Communication and Navigation

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Joint Ka/ICSSC Conference 2013 Florence, 14-17 October 2013 2

About TriaGnoSys –Zodiac Inflight InnovationZodiac Inflight Innovation

TriaGnoSys is the expert in providing turnkey communications technology to the aviation industry

SatelliteCommunications

tec o ogy to t e a at o dust y

AeronauticalCommunications

MaritimeCommunications

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ISO 9001& 9100Emergency

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ISO 9001& 9100certifiedCommunications

Presentation Outline

Aeronautical Passenger/Cabin Communication► Historical: ABATE and Wireless Cabin► Products and Services Today► Future DevelopmentspSome Challenges for Satellite SystemsTowards Integrated Cabin/Cockpit Communication

SESAR d I i P► SESAR and Iris Programmes► Complementary and Integrated Solutions► Approaching the Challenges (R&D projects)

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Back in ...

... 1998:ABATE – ACTS Broadband Aeronautical Terminal Experiment► Ka-band satellite service (Italsat-F2)► Ka band satellite service (Italsat F2)► In-aircraft multimedia and telemedicine

... 2002:Wireless Cabin

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Wireless Cabin► Original idea to provide cellular communications on-board► No existing regulatory and certification framework

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TriaGnoSys Aviation Products 2012/2013:Complementary IntegratedComplementary Integrated

ATC/Navigation IFE Internet L-Band xGateKu/Ka-Band

VoIP3GUMTS

Gatelink GSM VoCeM

Aviation Hardware/Software Development

GSM VoCeM

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pEN 9100:2009 certificationEASA Part-21 POA and DOA for ETSOAviation SW process according to DO-178B (level C, D, E)

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Extensive system integration and verification capability

Tomorrow’s communication today…y

i ti d t tf li… our innovative product portfolio

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The Complete IFEC SolutionThe Complete IFEC Solutionm

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Baseline Installation: GSM onlyBaseline Installation: GSM only

2 LRUs only: AeroBTS+, NCU Services:

GSMFull GSM voice, SMS, and data (GPRS/EDGE) GSM

Internet (GPRS/EDGE)

Aircraft Cabin

RX

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Internet (GPRS/EDGE)

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AeroBTS+

Eth

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Notes:- Crew portal not needed

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- Optional: control via SmartPhone (Wifi) r discretes

GSM / Internet / Wireless IFEGSM / Internet / Wireless IFE

LRUs: AeroBTS+, NCU, nMAP Services:

GSMFull GSM voice, SMS, and data (GPRS/EDGE)

WLAN/Internet

Cabin IFE (audio/video)

GSM

Internet (GPRS/EDGE) + WLAN

Aircraft Cabin

RX

TX EthNCU

SDUAeroBTS+ Eth

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TX EthPortal / Payment Service

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Eth

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Notes:- AeroBTS+ uses additional

WLAN AP- 802.11n for broadband

Connected by Eth

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Wireless IFE

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WLAN- Connected by Eth- Traffic control/QoS is

managed by AeroBTS+Note: up to 3 APs in cabin

AeroBTS+ Overview

GSM 1800: Voice, SMS, GPRS, EDGEDimensions: 343 x 325 x 60 mmWeight: 5.1 kgPower: 28 VDC Power Consumption (max.): 40 WPower Consumption (max.): 40 WQualification: DO160FTemperature operating: -15°C to +55°C

survival: -55°C to +85°CC fCooling by convection via cooling fins Integrated ServerIntegrated Server

55--port Ethernet Switchport Ethernet SwitchArinc 429 RX/TXArinc 429 RX/TXDiscretesDiscretes

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Software:Software:•• GSMConneXGSMConneX•• Wifi portal (opt.)Wifi portal (opt.)

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•• Payment (opt.)Payment (opt.)

AeroConneX Server Overview

Connectivity and Wireless IFE ServerDimensions: 343 x 325 x 60 mmWeight: 3.1 kgPower: 28 VDC Power Consumption (max.): 40 WQualification: DO160FQualification: DO160FTemperature operating: -15°C to +55°C

survival: -55°C to +85°CCooling by convection via cooling fins► Powerful Intel 525 multicore processor with 1.8GHz ► 4 GByte DDR2 RAM

► EASA Form 1 available Q4/2013

Integrated ServerIntegrated Server55--port Ethernet Switchport Ethernet SwitchArinc 429 RX/TXArinc 429 RX/TXDiscretesDiscretes

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► EASA Form 1 available Q4/2013

Software:Software:•• IFEConneXIFEConneX•• Wifi portal (opt.)Wifi portal (opt.)

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•• Payment (opt.)Payment (opt.)

AeroConneX+ Server

Powerful IFE Server► Intel 525 multicore @ 1.8GHz @► 4 GByte DDR2 RAM► Integrated Wifi AP (b, n, no MIMO))► Integrated 2G/3G/4G modem (TWLU)► 6x Ethernet switch (2x Gigabit)► 6x Ethernet switch (2x Gigabit)► 2x SSD @ 480 GByte► 2x Arinc 429, 3xDiscretes In/Out► Serial Interface & USB 2.0► SW/Content loading through Gigabit port, Content update through 4G TWLU or USB► Certified ETSO Article, ships with EASA Form 1Dimensions: 343 x 325 x 60 mmWeight: 5.1 kg

Integrated ServerIntegrated Server66--port Ethernet Switchport Ethernet SwitchArinc 429 RX/TXArinc 429 RX/TX

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Power: 28 VDC Power Consumption (max.): 40 WQualification: DO160FTemperature operating: -15°C to +55°C

survival: 55°C to +85°C

DiscretesDiscretes

Software:Software:•• wireless IFEwireless IFE

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survival: -55°C to +85°CCooling by convection via cooling fins •• Internet connectivityInternet connectivity

•• cockpit servicescockpit services

GSMConneX Linefit on Dassault 7X

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GSMConneX Linefit on Embraer 190/170

Linefit negotiatedg• Wireless IFE• Internet / Wifi• GSM• GSM

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GSMConneX in VIP Aircraft

3x Tupolev-154B737-9FG, B737 HZ-MF6

5x A340 A3305x A340, A330, & A320 3x Dassault 7X

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AeroBTS xGATE in VIP Aircraft

B747B747A4OA4O--OMNOMN

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AeroBTS Commercial Airline Customers

All Nippon Airways: Inflight InternetAll Nippon Airways: Inflight Internet

- 28 A/C B777/767

Philippines: GSM + Internet + W-IFE

- 26 A/C: B777/ A330

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t ti f bi… next generation of cabin communication?

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3G or LTE Value Proposition: Access to IFE Data

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Cabin Cabin RouterRouter3G /3G /

LTELTE

IFE/ IFE/ Cabin IPCabin IP

3G/LTEdata ??

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Both 3G and LTE offer high data rate in the access, but data rate can not be fully exploited

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3G/LTE would add value to GSM if access to local IFE would be possible

With LTE, access to cabin content isis possiblepossible

Aircraft Cabin

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Billing Billing InformationInformation

Cabin Cabin RouterRouterLTE LTE

IFE/ IFE/ Cabin IPCabin IP

LTEdatadata

InformationInformation

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Billing information is sent to aviation operator and home operator

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home operator

LTE On-Board Advantages vs. 3G/UMTS

Local access to content is possibleWireless distribution of high throughput IFE servicesSupport of next-generation mobile phones

We believe LTE is the future on-board cabin technology to support complementary and integrated services

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Challenges for Satellite Systems: Capacity DimensioningCapacity Dimensioning

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Extremely unbalanced traffic demand both over

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Extremely unbalanced traffic demand, both over geographic region and time!

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Simulation from 0h to 24h (GMT)Simulation from 0h to 24h (GMT)

Example Numerical Result: Relative Peak Spot Beam CapacitiesRelative Peak Spot Beam Capacities

uplink

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What does it mean?

The nominal aggregate peak satellite capacity ( ti l f b d L K K ) i t(respectively frequency band; L, Ku, Ka) is not everything

Any flexibility and dynamic capabilities in allocation of capacities to spot beams are valuable

Generally, a multi-market-segment offering helps the overall business case of the satellite

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overall business case of the satellite operator/provider

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d th k it?… and the cockpit?

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Back in December 2003 … PUSH A BITPUSH A BIT

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2007- ongoing: SESAR and Iris Programmes

SESAR = Single European Sky ATM ResearchSESAR JU = Joint Undertaking of EC, Eurocontrol, and major stakeholders from ATM operations and industry The main objective of the SESAR Joint Undertaking is to j gdevelop a modernised ATM system for Europe, and to that end the future communication infrastructure is key ESA Iris programme addresses the satellite componentESA Iris programme addresses the satellite component for the future ATM datalink communicationKey (interim) outcomes:

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► Satellite is key component in future multilink concept► Satellite L-band options for message-type data services

with highest availability and shortest latency

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► IP(v6) based architectures for datalink

Recent SESAR Study on Future AOC Servicesby User Group consisting of Major/Regional/Low Fare Airline and Business Aviation RepresentativesBusiness Aviation Representatives

Quoting some conclusions & recommendations (extracts):“Remove the segregation between ATS, AOC, AAC and APC traffic.g g , ,► Segregation should take place at the aircraft “router” instead of the communication channel.► See and develop the new DataLinks strict as “pipeline” to the aircraft, independent of the

content.► Result is the cheapest implementation for the entire aircraft industry (one system that does it

all).Cost Price (Operating cost, Communication costs) is the major factor.► New DataLinks have to compete against COTS services (WIFI/WIMAX, 3G, 4G and new

developments) in 2020.L i ti t lt i hi h b d idth (AOC S i► Lower communication costs results in higher bandwidth usage (AOC Services are implemented based on cost/benefit analysis).

► Global cheap (“near”-free) broadband communication will eventually be standard► If not via the new DataLinks, it will be via another DataLink”Bandwidth requirements for a single aircraft in 2020 will be significant number

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Bandwidth requirements for a single aircraft in 2020 will be significant number higher than today (ATS and AOC Combined).► Today’s legacy ACARS system is based on “character messages”, while in 2020 message

exchange are following IT standard (XML, web).► Industry will move from messages to “messages and files”

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► Industry will move from messages to messages and files .► Standarization of EFB/Aircraft ICT infrastructure within airline will push for bandwidth

requirements.

Integrated Cabin/Cockpit Communications

There are several driversI t t d d l i i (IMA)► Integrated modular avionics (IMA)

► Cost reduction► Unified protocols and increased performance/efficiency

There are various studies and industry activities

There are long-term operational and commercial synergies

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Approaching Key Challenges:Recent and Ongoing R&D ProjectsRecent and Ongoing R&D Projects

Details on following slides:

NEWSKY (2007 – 2009)► Mobile IPv6 Lab Testbed for future cockpit/cabin services► Link selection and handover► Link selection and handoverSANDRA (Oct. 2009 – Dec. 2013)► NEWSKY follow-on, proceeding towards flight trials

with DLR research aircraft (A320)( )► Integrated services, mobile router, modular radio, antennasSWIM, SoA, Meteo Applications … (from 2009)► SoA-based web services for future health monitoring via on-board

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wireless sensor network, aircraft maintenance etc.► Collaborative meteo application PLANET► All potentially forming (AOC/AAC) building blocks of a future integrated

air-ground System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) service

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g y g ( )framework

NEWSKY IPv6 Testbed and Lab Trials / Demo

► All IPv6► M bilit t► Mobility support► ATS/AOC

integratedservices

► Service prioritisation

► Multilink(alternate links)

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over IPv4 link

NEWSKY Flight Emulation and Demonstration ofLink Selection and Seamless HandoverLink Selection and Seamless Handover

► Situation-aware (geographic) link selection: LDACS->BGAN->LDACS

► Seamlesscockpit VoIPhandover

► With safety-certified Inmarsat

i dvoice codec “talking IPv6”

► Loss free

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► Loss-freedata and messaginghandover

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NEWSKY Demonstrationat ATC Global 2009

Connection to BGAN terminal

on the roofat ATC Global 2009

On-Board side of the test-bed

ATC ground side of the test-bed

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SANDRA (EU FP7 Project)Seamless Aeronautical Networking through integration of D t li k R di d A tData links, Radios, and Antennas

Communication Network Architecture

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SANDRA Overall Testbed/Trial Architecture

L-BandL-Band

Ku-BandAirborne Router(s)Ku-BandAirborne Router(s)

WiMAX VDL2 VHFWiMAX VDL2 VHF

IPv6 A/G Router

OSI/IPv6 Gateway & Router(s)

Internet, IPv4 IPv6 Lab Network

Analogue Voice ES

IPv6 A/G Router

OSI/IPv6 Gateway & Router(s)

Internet, IPv4Internet, IPv4 IPv6 Lab Network

Analogue Voice ES

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IPv6 ATS ES IPv6 AOC ES

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Lab EnvironmentSystem (ES)

(Webserver, …) Lab EnvironmentSystem (ES)

(Webserver, …)

An Outlook on Future “Air-Ground SWIM”(Aeronautical Data: Health Monitoring Maintenance)(Aeronautical Data: Health Monitoring, Maintenance)

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An Outlook on Future “Air-Ground SWIM”(Complete Picture for ATS and AOC Services)(Complete Picture for ATS and AOC Services)

ExampleExample

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A Future Meteo Application: PLANET –Location-based in-flight weather and meteo servicesLocation-based in-flight weather and meteo services

► Prototype by TGS partner ATMOSPHEREATMOSPHERE

► Modular design► Multiple display options (EFB,

laptop, tablet)p p, )► Various sat modem interfaces

under way

► Architecture based on webservices

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of ‘weather objects’► True added value for pilots

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Summary

Aeronautical passenger communication establishedNow moving to 4G and integrated IFEC:► In-Flight Entertainment (IFE)► Connectivity (voice, data, multimedia)y ( )More opportunities and growing challenges for various satellite systemsTrends towards integrated cabin/cockpit communicationTrends towards integrated cabin/cockpit communication Mid- to long-term future in integrated cabin/cockpit communication is based on IP(v6)Need to continue further ambitious technology

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Need to continue further ambitious technology demonstrations pave the way, create confidence

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Thank you for your attentionThank you for your attention!

TriaGnoSys GmbHDr. Markus WernerArgelsrieder Feld 22D-82234 Wessling / Germany

Phone +49 8153 88678-7Fax +49 8153 88678-1

Dr. Markus WernerManaging Director

Fax +49 8153 [email protected]://www.triagnosys.com

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