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    The document discusses Boeing's use of wireless technology to support maintenance and updates for the Boeing 787 while on the ground. It notes that 802.11 b/g technologies require line of sight and airports have significant radio frequency energy. Boeing recommends coordinating now to plan antenna locations to support operations at gates. Boeing can assist with developing airside wireless systems and is involved in setting wireless standards.

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    The document discusses Boeing's use of wireless technology to support maintenance and updates for the Boeing 787 while on the ground. It notes that 802.11 b/g technologies require line of sight and airports have significant radio frequency energy. Boeing recommends coordinating now to plan antenna locations to support operations at gates. Boeing can assist with developing airside wireless systems and is involved in setting wireless standards.

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    The document discusses Boeing's use of wireless technology to support maintenance and updates for the Boeing 787 while on the ground. It notes that 802.11 b/g technologies require line of sight and airports have significant radio frequency energy. Boeing recommends coordinating now to plan antenna locations to support operations at gates. Boeing can assist with developing airside wireless systems and is involved in setting wireless standards.

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    787 Ground Wireless System

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    The document discusses Boeing's use of wireless technology to support maintenance and updates for the Boeing 787 while on the ground. It notes that 802.11 b/g technologies require line of sight and airports have significant radio frequency energy. Boeing recommends coordinating now to plan antenna locations to support operations at gates. Boeing can assist with developing airside wireless systems and is involved in setting wireless standards.

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    Ground Wireless Systems

    to support the Boeing 787


    Network Systems
    Boeing
    Boeing Commercial
    Commercial Airplanes
    Airplanes
    March
    March 2009
    2009
    787 Use of Wireless Technology
    While on the Ground
    • The 787 uses wireless (802.11 b/g) technology while at
    the gate to transfer maintenance data and update the
    Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). This is referred to as “e-
    Enabling” and it will allow airlines flying the 787 to
    operate more efficiently.
    • Wireless 802.11 b/g are line of site technologies.
    Airports have significant RF energy and as such, the
    time to begin coordinating and planning for the airside
    antenna system is now.
    • Boeing can assist with the development of the wireless
    system for the airside.
    • Boeing is assisting with the development of the
    standards - ARINC 763, 821 and 822.
    The Boeing Company 2
    787 Line of Site Requirements

    Clear line of sight is required between the TWLU Antenna and the airside antenna. The
    TWLU is mounted on the top of the fuselage just aft (0.9 FT / 0.3m) of the trailing edge
    of the L1 passenger door. Maximum height of the TWLU antenna is 25.7 FT (7.8m).

    167.9 FT (51.2m) is the distance of the line from the top of the TWLU
    Antenna to the ground which is 165.9 FT (50.6m) from the aircraft
    centerline. 8.8° is the corresponding line of sight angle.

    The Boeing Company 3


    Authentication Requirements

    • Upon weight on wheels the 787 attempts to


    authenticate specific ground access points.
    • Information regarding the key configuration
    requirements and how the 787 authentication
    occurs requires the signing of a PIA.
    The Boeing Company 4
    Sectorized & Omni Antennas are Required
    to Support Terminal, Remote Parking and
    Other Requirements

    The Boeing Company 5


    Example of Mapped Coverage by
    Multiple Antennas

    The Boeing Company 6


    Implementing Terminal Wireless
    for the 787

    • Boeing has produced a document explaining


    the key configuration requirements for
    connecting to the 787 with a ground wireless
    network.
    • In order to obtain this document a Proprietary
    Information Agreement (PIA) must be signed
    between your company and Boeing.
    • If you would like to obtain a copy of this
    document please contact:
    [email protected]

    The Boeing Company 7


    Summary
    • e-Enabling of the 787 on the ground will allow airlines to
    operate more efficiently.
    • 802.11 b/g are line of site technologies.
    • Airports have significant RF energy. The time to begin
    coordinating and planning is now to determine the
    location of antennas to support ground operations at
    both terminal gates and remote parking gates.
    • Boeing can assist with the development of the wireless
    system for the airside. Contact 787 Terminal Wireless at
    ([email protected]).
    • Boeing is assisting with the development of the
    standards - ARINC 763, 821 and 822.
    The Boeing Company 8

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