In-flight refueling systems with a digital communication sub-system

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PATENT NO 9296486
APP PUB NO 20140158829A1
SERIAL NO

14092271

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The invention provides in-flight refueling systems with a communication sub-system available in radio silence operations including at least a first digital wireless data link comprising a first RF transceiver and a second RF transceiver coupled, respectively, to first and second antennas located in two points inside the boom or the hose of the refueling system or in RF communication with them and connected, respectively, to refueling control units in the tanker aircraft and in the free end of the refueling device by data buses allowing a digital communication between them.

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EADS CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S A28022 MADRID

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Giménez, Abad Luis Fernando Madrid, ES 1 4

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