Parameter

4.2.1 wireless

Wireless data transfer systems utilize radio frequency or electromagnetic waves to transmit information between aircraft systems, reducing the weight and complexity of copper wiring. Eliminating physical wiring harnesses can save hundreds of kilograms in airframe mass, directly improving fuel efficiency. Challenges in developing aerospace-grade wireless networks lie in ensuring robust cybersecurity, preventing signal interference, and maintaining continuous connectivity.

Hierarchy

4 technological themes
4.1 active aircraft control
4.2 data transfer technologies
4.2.1 wireless
4.2.2 fiber optic
4.2.3 laser communication
4.2.4 power line communication
4.2.5 wiring integration in (composite) structure
4.2.6 processing traveler statistics
4.2.7 AI based optimizations
4.2.8 lifi
4.2.9 lidar
4.2.10 high performance broadband connectivity
4.3 energy carriers
4.4 net zero technologies
4.5 operational technologies
4.6 aircraft propulsion
4.7 aircraft structures

Scenario relevance

Number of parameter occurrence per scenario.

Input
Output
3
2
Optimising together
N/A
Stripping down
N/A
Tech for you
N/A
Mad max

Milestone Timehorizon

PESTEL categories

Current

Short term

Medium term

Long term

Little to many relations with other Milestones