Layered Aircraft Data Network for Redundant Multi-Link Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data communication systems for electric aircraft are unable to maintain reliable communication with multiple parties due to inadequate handling of radio, mobile network, and satellite communication needs.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a layered data network in electric aircraft with distinct communication components for radio, mobile network, and satellite communication layers, each operating at different bandwidths to ensure redundancy and reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single communication component is used for data communication, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability of communication with multiple parties deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is divided into three separate communication components, each dedicated to a specific communication layer (radio, mobile network, satellite). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while collectively providing comprehensive and reliable communication coverage across all layers.
2Reliability
If multiple communication components are implemented for different communication layers, then the communication reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The aircraft communication system is designed with a multi-functional architecture where three communication components serve multiple purposes: primary communication, backup communication, and coverage in different geographic regions. This multi-functionality approach allows the system to maintain reliability through redundancy while managing complexity through integrated system design.
Data Source
AI summary
An electric aircraft configured to implement a layered data network is provided. The electric aircraft generally includes a first communication component, a second communication component and a third communication component. The first communication component is configured to communicate with a first layer providing radio communication between the electric aircraft and at least a first party at a first bandwidth. The second communication component is configured to communicate with a second layer providing mobile network communication between the electric aircraft and at least a second party at a second bandwidth. The third communication component is configured to communicate with a third layer providing satellite communication between the electric aircraft and at least a third party at a third bandwidth. A method to implement a layered data network in an electric aircraft is also provided.