System and method of transmitting data from an aircraft

Details System and method of transmitting data from an aircraft System and method of transmitting data from an aircraft

2004-09-16

2009-11-17

Edouard, Patrick N (Department: 2617)

Telecommunications

Transmitter

Mobile or portable

C455S431000, C455S558000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07620374

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of transmitting data from an aircraft includes a PC card that acquires aircraft data and transmits the aircraft data over a radio frequency communications signal into the skin of the aircraft, which radiates the radio frequency communications signal to a location remote from the aircraft.

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