Thrane & Thrane has revealed that its new Aero-SB+ SwiftBroadband solution has received Inmarsat Type Approval and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These approvals will enable Aero-SB+ users to take full advantage of the Inmarsat SwiftBroadband service, as well as allow Thrane & Thrane to commence shipment of the system to its customers.
Aero SB+ is the ultimate cockpit and cabin communication solution, providing critical cockpit and safety data functions together with office in the sky IP data and voice services. The system offers five channels for simultaneous voice and data and speeds up to 432kbps, which makes it suitable for an extensive range of applications within business, government and military aviation. As part of the Inmarsat Type Approval process Aero-SB+ was installed and tested aboard the NOAA‘s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) ‘Miss Piggy‘ hurricane hunter aircraft. One of three NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft, ‘Miss Piggy’ is used for critical hurricane and storm research and reconnaissance, and is equipped with highly advanced and sophisticated radar and sensor technology used to gather valuable data about the hurricane to assist forecasters in predicting the path and intensity of the storm. The speed at which this information is communicated to scientists on the ground is often critical to the success of mission. With the ability to significantly enhance voice, data and video conferencing speed and quality, while at the same time reducing cost, Aero-SB+ is Thrane & Thrane’s latest solution to be based on the Inmarsat SwiftBroadband service.
- Skip to primary navigation
- Skip to main content
- Skip to primary sidebar
- Skip to secondary sidebar
- Skip to footer
Satellite Industry Intelligence Since 1983
Footer
Satnews is a leading provider of satellite news, events, publications, research and other satellite industry information in both commercial and military enterprises worldwide.