Aircraft – SATCOM for high-speed in-cabin internet

Passengers today expect fast and reliable Wi-Fi the moment they board a plane. But delivering that experience at 35,000 feet is no small feat, especially on long-haul flights over oceans and remote regions where ground-based systems fall short. As airlines increasingly shift to satellite-based connectivity, a more resilient solution is within reach, but it introduces its own set of engineering challenges.

Simulation-driven SATCOM design

To maintain a stable connection with a geostationary satellite orbiting 35,786 km above Earth, an aircraft antenna must be lightweight, low-profile and weather-resistant, while also being capable of tracking a satellite across wide scan angles and delivering the high data rates modern passengers demand. Designing a system that meets all of these requirements simultaneously is a complex engineering problem that calls for a rigorous simulation-based approach.

This white paper shows how Simcenter™ Feko™ and Simcenter™ WRAP™ were used to design phased-array antennas that meet these demanding requirements. From link budget analysis to radome optimization, discover how simulation-driven design can accelerate the development of next-generation airborne SATCOM systems.

Read the white paper today to learn more.