Report

Teaser, summary, work performed and final results

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - E2S2A2 (Embedded electronically steerable satcom airborne antenna)

Teaser

The project objective is to allow wide band in flight access communication through satellite without the need to install any outside equipment. this will be achieved by designing a fully embedded electronically steerable satellite communication airborne antenna.This will be...

Summary

The project objective is to allow wide band in flight access communication through satellite without the need to install any outside equipment. this will be achieved by designing a fully embedded electronically steerable satellite communication airborne antenna.
This will be achieved by replacing the WFF panels with composite material panels that will include the antenna elements.

Work performed

The work performed during the 1st project period included the feasibility design review that resulted in the conclusion that the project objectives can be achieved although very challenging.
the satellite was selected.
The link budget was calculated.
The link performance was calculated.
The system architecture was designed.
The installation and structural analysis were design and performed.
The interconnection to the A/C was defined and agreed. it includes the mechanical and electrical interconnection.
The preliminary design phase was completed and resulted in a successful PDR.

Final results

The introducing a fully electronically steerable airborne antenna is beyond the current sate of the art.
It will allow providing A/C with satellite communication without compromising the A/C maintenance, aerodynamic and drag.
It will allow satellite communication without the need to consume more fuel and undesired CO2 emissions.

Website & more info

More info: https://www.e2s2a2project.eu/.