Enabling Continuous 5G Connectivity in Aircraft through Low Earth Orbit Satellites
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| author | Parada, Raúl Baeza, Victor Monzon de Gamboa, Carlos Horcajo Fernández Camacho, Rocío Serrano Monzo, Carlos |
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| contents | As air travel demand increases, uninterrupted high-speed internet access becomes essential. However, current satellite-based systems face latency and connectivity challenges. While prior research has focused on terrestrial 5G and geostationary satellites, there is a gap in optimizing Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-based 5G systems for aircraft. This study evaluates the feasibility of deployment strategies and improving signal quality with LEO satellites for seamless in-flight 5G connectivity. Using Matlab and Simulink, we model satellite trajectories, aircraft movement, and handover mechanisms, complemented by ray-tracing techniques for in-cabin signal analysis. Results show that proposed LEO satellite configurations enhance coverage and reduce latency, with sequential handovers minimizing service interruptions. These findings contribute to advancing in-flight 5G networks, improving passenger experience, and supporting real-time global connectivity solutions. |
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| spellingShingle | Enabling Continuous 5G Connectivity in Aircraft through Low Earth Orbit Satellites Parada, Raúl Baeza, Victor Monzon de Gamboa, Carlos Horcajo Fernández Camacho, Rocío Serrano Monzo, Carlos Networking and Internet Architecture Signal Processing As air travel demand increases, uninterrupted high-speed internet access becomes essential. However, current satellite-based systems face latency and connectivity challenges. While prior research has focused on terrestrial 5G and geostationary satellites, there is a gap in optimizing Low Earth Orbit (LEO)-based 5G systems for aircraft. This study evaluates the feasibility of deployment strategies and improving signal quality with LEO satellites for seamless in-flight 5G connectivity. Using Matlab and Simulink, we model satellite trajectories, aircraft movement, and handover mechanisms, complemented by ray-tracing techniques for in-cabin signal analysis. Results show that proposed LEO satellite configurations enhance coverage and reduce latency, with sequential handovers minimizing service interruptions. These findings contribute to advancing in-flight 5G networks, improving passenger experience, and supporting real-time global connectivity solutions. |
| title | Enabling Continuous 5G Connectivity in Aircraft through Low Earth Orbit Satellites |
| topic | Networking and Internet Architecture Signal Processing |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.07262 |