Mobile Data Loader for Aircraft Wireless Data Communications

Abstract

Systems and methods for transferring data between a computer located on an aircraft and a computer located at an airport facility, such as at an airport gate or terminal, catering facility, baggage depot, or fueling depot, are described herein. The facility computer can store data content destined for aircraft that are to be serviced by the facility. A computer installed on a vehicle, such as a utility or catering truck can transfer data wirelessly with the facility computer and with the aircraft computer. An operator can navigate the vehicle between the facility and the aircraft to transfer data between the aircraft computer and the facility computer. Each of the computers can be communicably coupled to a wireless communication module to facilitate the wireless data transfer. The wireless communication modules can operate at a frequency range of approximately 60 GHz to facilitate quick transfer of large amounts of data.

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