Air-borne
Air-borne is a heterogeneous networks that are engineered to utilize satellites, high-altitude platforms (HAPs), and low-altitude platforms (LAPs) to build communication access platforms. Furthermore, A2G is a special application of air-born that provide internet on civilian aircraft via terrestrial network.
Table Matrix (LAPS vs HAPS)
| Performance | HAP | LAP |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint | Large | Small |
| Vulnerability to natural disasters | Reduced | Reduced |
| Overflight | Restricted | Restricted |
| Responsiveness and flexibility | Medium | Rapid |
| Communication persistence | Long | Short |
| Propagation delay | Short | Short |
| Broadcast/ multicast | Capable | Capable |
| Cost | Medium | Low |