METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNICATIVELY COUPLING VEHICLES AND GROUND SYSTEMS

摘要

Methods and systems for communicating data between a vehicle and a ground system are described. The system includes an integrated power and communications connector that couples to the vehicle so that power is supplied to at least selected systems on-board the vehicle. In addition, data is communicated between the vehicle on-board systems and the ground system via the integrated connector.

主权项

1. A method of communicating data between a vehicle and a ground system, said method comprising:
coupling an on-board pin having a power portion and an optical fiber communication portion to a ground system socket having a power portion and an optical fiber communication portion; providing power to an on-board system via the power portions of the pin and socket; and communicating data between the on-board system and the ground system via the optical fiber communication portions of the pin and socket.