DBS Satellite Television
InTheAirNet’s turnkey satellite television system is designed to provide optimal reception throughout worldwide satellite footprints. The system uses the latest in radio frequency technology to provide airline carriers with real-time television broadcasts for their passengers. Sports, news, weather and unlimited television programming can be integrated into existing IFE systems, or be part of InTheAirNet’s new SharkFin™ digital IFE system, for a total entertainment experience.
This is how it works: The high-gain antenna is used for both wide-body and narrow-body fuselages, and receives television programming from the television providers’ satellites. The Antenna Control Unit reads data from the aircraft’s navigation system (IRS) and continuously points the antenna at the satellite during aircraft movement.
The Airnet DBS International Receiver (ADiR) houses six channel receivers in a 4 MCU box. The ADiR decodes the RF signal and encodes it into Mpeg or standard analog formats for distribution throughout the aircraft. Airlines can have an assortment of cards and multiple ADiRs to receive television signals from different service providers. The inTV™ System works with North American, South American, European, Middle East and Asian satellite television providers. Because the system is tied to the FMS, it can automatically switch service providers when the aircraft leaves one geographic area and enters another.
System Features
Real-time satellite television throughout worldwide coverage areas
Automatic switchover and access authorization between service providers
Modular design configurations tailored to airline’s operations
Greater reception and faster signal acquisition
Low-profile, low-weight antenna
Low overall system weight
