Compatibility interface for operating system
OwnerPeter Alexander Carides, Barry R. Robbinsinventors
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Abstract
An on-board communication and navigation system for an aircraft is provided for allowing an aircraft to transmit and receive information via satellite link. Specifically, the system includes a radome assembly and a fuselage coupler. The radome assembly, for example, may include an antenna, an antenna control unit and an inertial reference unit. During installation, the fuselage coupler is securely and permanently mounted on the aircraft, typically on the fuselage at the top of the aircraft. Once the fuselage coupler is securely mounted, the radome assembly can be removably attached to the fuselage coupler, allowing the radome assembly to be quickly and easily removed and reattached to the aircraft, as needed.
Claims20
A system for establishing an information link between a satellite and an aircraft, the system comprising:
- a fuselage coupler formed with a first portion configured to establish a secure and permanent attachment to the fuselage of the aircraft;
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- a radome assembly having an antenna for transmitting signals to and for receiving signals from the satellite and a radome at least partially covering the antenna, the radome assembly being removably attached to the fuselage coupler.
A system for establishing an information link between a satellite and an aircraft, the system comprising:
- a fuselage coupler;
- a radome assembly having an antenna for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from the satellite and a radome at least partially covering the antenna;
- a means for permanently attaching the fuselage coupler to the fuselage of the aircraft;
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- a means for removably attaching the radome assembly to the fuselage coupler.
A method for installing a communications system to the exterior of an aircraft, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a fuselage coupler;
- providing a radome assembly having an antenna for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from the satellite and a radome at least partially covering the antenna;
- permanently attaching the fuselage coupler to the fuselage of the aircraft;
- and
- removably attaching the radome assembly to the fuselage coupler.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.