Airborne Wave Relay® System (AWRS)
CESSNA 172M SKYHAWK · Supplemental Type Certificate
Overview
The document provides details about the Airborne Wave Relay System (AWRS), which has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation in fixed-wing aircraft, including the Cessna 172 Series. It outlines the system's specifications, installation requirements, and operational capabilities. This document is intended for aircraft operators and maintenance personnel who are considering or planning to install the AWRS in their aircraft. It emphasizes the system's flexibility, connectivity options, and technical specifications, ensuring that users can effectively integrate the technology into their aircraft operations.
- The AWRS is compatible with Cessna 172, 182, 206, and 208 series aircraft.
- Physical dimensions: 7.796 x 12.675 x 7.620 in (19.8 x 32.2 x 19.4 cm); Weight: 11.08 lbs (5.03 kg).
- Input power requirement: 10A at 22 - 28VDC.
- The system supports multiple video resolutions up to 1080p and various bit rates from 250 Kbps to 20 Mbps.
- The AWRS is FIPS-140-2 certified and utilizes CTR-AES-256 encryption for secure communications.
Document
Source
Originally published by persistentsystems.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Supplemental Type Certificate
- Year
- 2025
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 558 KB
- Publisher
- persistentsystems.com
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In this document
System Overview
The Airborne Wave Relay System (AWRS) is designed for rapid installation in fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. It offers dual band and single band configurations to meet various mission requirements, providing advanced networking capabilities for voice, video, and data transmission.
Specifications
The AWRS has physical dimensions of 7.796 x 12.675 x 7.620 inches (19.8 x 32.2 x 19.4 cm) and weighs 11.08 lbs (5.03 kg). It requires an input power of 10A at 22 - 28VDC. The system is FAA-approved for installation in several Cessna models.
Environmental Compatibility
The AWRS is compatible with various Cessna aircraft, including the Cessna 172, 182, 206, and 208 series. Additional aircraft types may be added upon request.
Networking and Security Features
The AWRS utilizes advanced Wave Relay multicast algorithms for seamless network connectivity and supports multiple network protocols. It features integrated hardware cryptographic acceleration and is FIPS-140-2 certified for security.
Included Parts and Interfaces
The system includes an aircraft box, RF cables, antennas, and various connectors for Ethernet, USB, power, and audio interfaces. The dual band and single band configurations have different sets of functional interfaces.
Full document text
persistentsystems.com NO NDA REQUIRED© 2006 - 2025 Persistent Systems, LLC. All rights reserved. The Wave Relay® logo, the Persistent Systems, LLC logo and other designated trademarks and trade names are the property of Persistent Systems, LLC or their respective owners. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. This material is provided for informational purposes only; Persistent Systems, LLC assumes no liability related to its use and expressly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Page 1 of 2 The export and/or the release of certain products, technology and software to non-US persons might be subject to export restric- tions. Please refer to the US export laws & regulations for details. 03EN487 Rev. E Airborne Wave Relay® System (AWRS) The Airborne Wave Relay System (AWRS) is a custom built, self-contained Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) ready to be installed in aircraft. AWRS has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation in fixed-wing aircraft. The system is available in dual band and single band configurations and provides Wave Relay® MANET capabilities to ensure aircraft mission success. WR-AIR-SYS-X-XX OPTIMAL FLEXIBILITY n Designed to be rapidly installed on fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft n Offered in single and dual band variations to meet mission requirements n FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) (#SA01105DE) STAY CONNECTED ANYWHERE n Uses the Wave Relay® MANET n Designed for mass scalability - no hop limits n Rapid self-forming & self-healing n True peer-to-peer - no master node CARRY LESS. DO MORE. n Network, voice, video, computer – all in one device n More room for mission critical equipment STREAM HD VIDEO n Fully integrated H.264 HD video encoding/decoding n Connect video cameras directly to the unit n View multiple video streams simultaneously n Stream video and voice simultaneously WAVE RELAY MIMO TECHNOLOGY n High reliability in complex environments n Maximized network performance and mobility RELIABLE VOICE & INTELLIGENT RoIP n Integrate MANET intercom into aircraft audio system n Put aircraft radios “on the network” via Radio over IP (RoIP) and talk to air, ground, and maritime assets. persistentsystems.com NO NDA REQUIRED© 2006 - 2025 Persistent Systems, LLC. All rights reserved. The Wave Relay® logo, the Persistent Systems, LLC logo and other designated trademarks and trade names are the property of Persistent Systems, LLC or their respective owners. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. This material is provided for informational purposes only; Persistent Systems, LLC assumes no liability related to its use and expressly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Page 2 of 2 The export and/or the release of certain products, technology and software to non-US persons might be subject to export restric- tions. Please refer to the US export laws & regulations for details. 03EN487 Rev. E SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions (W x L x H) 3/4 ATR per ARINC 404A 7.796 x 12.675 x 7.620 in. 19.8 x 32.2 x 19.4 cm Weight (Dual, chassis only) 11.08 lbs. 5.03 kg Power Input Power 10A at 22 - 28VDC Environmental FAA-Approved Installation Compatible Aircraft Cessna 172 Series Cessna 182 Series Cessna 206 Series Cessna 208 Series More aircraft types are currently being added. If your aircraft is not mentioned, contact your Persistent Systems sales representative for information on adding your aircraft to the list. Onboard Computing Processor 1 GHz Quad Core ARM RAM 2GB Storage 128 GB Flash OS Wave Relay OS Video Input 3G-SDI Composite Video Compression H.264 Encoding and Decoding Native Scaling MPEG Transport Stream Bit Rates 250 Kbps – 20 Mbps Frame Rates 6/10/15/24/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps 59.94/60 fps not available at 1080p Resolutions 240p SD 480 SD 576 PAL 720p 1080p Network Protocols UDP Multicast & Unicast (MPEG-2 Transport Stream) RTP Multicast & Unicast RTSP Unicast Networking Advanced Wave Relay® multicast algorithms Seamless Layer 2 network connectivity Integrated serial-to-Ethernet capability Cloud RelayTM IPv4 and IPv6 compatible Integrated DHCP server USB RNDIS Host and Device Wi-Fi Onboard Wi-Fi allows users to access Web Management Interface (WMI) and Wave Relay network of AWRS node(s) Security Integrated Hardware Cryptographic Acceleration CTR-AES-256 Encryption HMAC-SHA-256 Authentication & Integrity Utilizes CNSA Algorithms Cryptographically authenticated Over-the-Air Rekey and Key Zero FIPS-140-2 Certified Data Packages & Letters of Authorization AWRS must be purchased with a relevant data package and Letter of Authorization. WR-AIR-SYS-DATA-23: STC data and RTU/LOA for Part 23 aircraft WR-AIR-SYS-DATA-25: STC data and RTU/LOA for Part 25 aircraft WR-AIR-SYS-DATA-27: STC data and RTU/LOA for Part 27 aircraft WR-AIR-SYS-DATA-29: STC data and RTU/LOA for Part 29 aircraft Included Parts (1) Aircraft Box: WR-AIR-SYS-2-12: L- & S-Band WR-AIR-SYS-2-14: L- & Lower C-Band WR-AIR-SYS-2-24: S- & Lower C-Band (6) Aircraft-grade RF cables, 15’ Includes required Antenna doublers Includes required Aircraft Antennas Includes mating connectors for: Ethernet USB Power RoIP/Aircraft Audio I/O Interfaces (6) RF (TNC) (2) GPS (BNC) (2) Video In (BNC) (2) Ethernet (Aircraft-rated RJ45) (2) USB (Aircraft-Rated USB A) (1) Power (D38999 Series) (1) Dual RoIP/Aircraft Audio (D38999 Series) Included Parts 1) Aircraft Box: WR-AIR-SYS-1-01: L--Band WR-AIR-SYS-1-02: S-Band WR-AIR-SYS-1-04: Lower C-Band (3) Aircraft-grade RF cables. 15’ Includes required Antenna doublers Includes required Aircraft Antennas Includes mating connectors for: Ethernet USB Power RoIP/Aircraft Audio I/O Interfaces Only one set of connectors on the Single Band AWRS enclosure are functional. The below specifications describe the number of functional interfaces. (3) RF (TNC) (1) GPS (BNC) (1) Video In (BNC)
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(1) Ethernet (Aircraft-rated RJ45) (1) USB (Aircraft-Rated USB A) (1) Power (D38999 Series) (1) RoIP/Aircraft Audio (D38999 Series) Dual Band: Single Band:
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