The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node is based on Bombardier's Global 6000 business jet, with mission-systems ...

These frequencies are close to the ones used by radio altimeters on aeroplanes, which measure the height of the aircraft above the ground, and also provide data for safety and navigation systems.

Offered by Astronics AES, a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronics, the new unit converts variable frequency power sources to constant 400Hz power to protect sensitive aircraft electronics from ...