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