Iac-02-m.3.07 Dimensioning of Aeronautical Satellite Services

This paper addresses the traffic dimensioning for aeronautical services. Specifically, it focuses on wireless services such as UMTS and W-LAN in aircraft cabins that connect the passenger via satellite to terrestrial infrastructure. A multi-service model is presented with specific bit rate and traffic characteristics for manifold services. Furthermore it is discussed how different satellite systems can serve the traffic demand arising from the long-haul traffic over oceans and land masses. Finally, a numerical example shows the expected traffic for a geostationary satellite system.