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Swift64 is an aeronautical communications service that offers high quality data, voice, and fax at speeds up to 64 kbps. Users can choose Swift's Mobile ISDN service for quick transfer of large data files or Mobile Packet Data Service for bursty data applications such as Internet access and e-mail. Swift also provides high- and low-speed voice communications. Swift is the newest global aeronautical service available using the Inmarsat satellite network.
Service Features
Swift supports a variety of communication channels meeting diverse application requirements.
Mobile ISDN Service
Mobile ISDN is a dedicated Single Channel per Carrier (SCPC) service that enables high-speed data applications, such as access to crew e-mail, arrival gate and connection information, and graphical weather charts, contributing significantly to airline operations and in flight business communications.
64 kbps UDI (Unrestricted Digital Interface)
Data Large file transfer, Internet/Web access, intranet/corporate LAN access, video teleconferencing, broadcast video (real-time and store & forward), bulk e-mail, e-mail with large file attachments, and secure voice/data with Secure Terminal Equipment (STE)
56 kbps v.110
Data Enables interoperability with applications requiring speeds up to 56 kbps 3.1 kHz Audio Broadcast quality audio, analog G3 fax up to 14.4 kbps, V.34 analog modem data, and secure voice/data STU-IIB and STU-III
64 kbps Speech
High quality voice communications
Mobile Packet Data Service
Mobile Packet Data uses Internet Protocol (IP) technology and time-shared channels to allocate network resources allowing aeronautical users to stay on-line economically, with ready access to e-mail and the Internet.
Variable Speed
For bursty applications such as Internet access, e-mail with small file attachments, and remote monitoring.
Voice Service
Swift offers a dedicated Single Channel per Carrier (SCPC) service, which provides a cost effective voice-only service.
Advantages of Swift - Can be configured to operate with almost any application supported by terrestrial-based networks.
- Can be used with Aero H/H+ aircraft antennae
- Operates globally within the Inmarsat spot beam coverage area
Note: The International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) for aeronautical satellite communications do not define a safety function for Swift.
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