Usability of long term evolution (LTE) in DLR’s research aircraft DO 228-212

Usability of long term evolution (LTE) in DLR’s research aircraft DO 228-212 In the paper the usability of long term evolution (LTE) data transmission from an aircraft to the ground is investigated. Theoretical analyses and experimental measurements have been carried out by using a commercial low-cost LTE modem and the existing LTE base station infrastructure on ground. In the airborne experiment over wide areas a stable LTE connection was achieved.