Modeling electromagnetic signal levels falling on aircraft from satellite communication systems

Abstract

The persistent growth in demand for broadband communication services has lead to the widespread deployment of high-frequency Ka-Band satellite communication systems. This phenomenon however, presents a scenario whereby aircraft in mid-flight are evermore subjected to a diversity of external high frequency signals. The latter can potentially generate Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) with the communications and control avionic systems onboard the aircraft. These drastic effects are becoming increasingly noteworthy, and the aircraft industry is progressively seeking more thorough electromagnetic compatibility assessments prior to aircraft manufacture.