Systems and methods for wireless data transfer during in-flight refueling of an aircraft

摘要

A refueling drogue assembly includes a drogue body coupled to a tanker aircraft, and at least one data transmission device coupled to the drogue body. The at least one data transmission device is configured to receive a transmission signal from a partner transmission device coupled to an airborne target aircraft. The transmission signal includes data to be stored. The drogue assembly further includes a data storage device coupled to the tanker aircraft. The data storage device is communicatively coupled to the at least one data transmission device. The data storage device is configured to receive the transmission signal and store the data.

主权项

1. A refueling drogue assembly comprising:
a drogue body; at least one data transceiver coupled to said drogue body and configured to receive a transmission signal from a partner transceiver coupled to an airborne receiver aircraft, the transmission signal including data to be stored; and a data storage device coupled to the drogue body and communicatively coupled to said at least one data transceiver, said data storage device configured to receive the transmission signal and store the data, wherein the data includes aerial reconnaissance data, communications protocol, mission planning data, and command and control data.