Swiss multinational news organization together with Boeing and other partners the ability to convert the aircraft's communication systems and the flight control center to Internet protocols. Current protocols in the air industry began to be implemented in 1978. Obviously, the time has come to switch to more advanced digital technologies.
SITA is working with Honeywell to optimize the way digital information is transmitted and received between pilots, ATC (air traffic control) and airline command centers (AOCs) using Internet Protocol Suites (IPS). Tests of new digital communication methods were carried out on a Boeing aircraft as part of the program .
The ecoDemonstrator program provides for the implementation and field testing of technologies, solutions and various types of improvements designed to both improve flight safety and environmental safety of air transport, and provide passengers with more comfort and opportunities. The goal of introducing new digital protocols is the need to improve flight safety and the efficiency of air transport activities with the possibility of radically improving ATC communications and continuous exchange of digital data.
New technology will increase the potential of connected aircraft and provide a new level of communication between the aircraft, ground services, the aviation technical center and other systems. The introduction of Internet protocols, if tests prove their effectiveness, will allow the simultaneous transmission of data and digital speech over one main communication channel. This will not only improve air traffic control, but also ensure compatibility with 5G networks and improve information security.
Source: 3dnews.ru