eamless connectivity is crucial for modern mobility. As
industries and public services increasingly rely on real-
time data, the limitations of terrestrial networks become
evident. Non-terrestrial networks (NTN), like Starlink, bridge
these gaps, ensuring uninterrupted service.
Continuous data exchange is essential for safety services
liOe e'all, navigation, ƽeet management, %dvanced (river
Assistance Systems (ADAS), automated driving (AD) and
cloud-based services including AI assistants and streaming.
Automation in agriculture and logistics further demands fast,
reliaFle internet. 282 fills tLese coverage voids, Fecoming a
cornerstone for future services.
Precision Farming
Real-time data transmission supports IoT
devices, drones, and sensors to monitor
soil, crops, and weather, optimizing farming
Tractices and increasing yield eƾciency.
Autonomous Operations
Reliable connectivity is paramount for
autonomous tractors to navigate, avoid
obstacles, and Teleoperated Driving to
operate in remote areas with limited terrestrial
coverage. NTN ensures operational integrity.
Fleet Management
7eamless connectivity enLances ƽeet
management through real-time tracking,
predictive maintenance, and optimized route
planning, reducing downtime and costs.
Disaster Response
Vehicles with NTN capabilities can act as
mobile connectivity hubs during disasters,
maintaining crucial communication when
traditional networks fail.
Initiated by the AVL Creators Expedition Startup
Program, AVL collaborates with partners to
integrate an innovative connectivity solution into
AVL’s autonomous electric tractor, exploring the
vast potential of connectivity applications and
services in the agricultural sector.
The central part of the connectivity solution is a sTecifically
developed modem with maximum connection uptime enabled
by various means ranging from mobile networks up to NTN.
AVL integrates tLe system and develoTs tLe sTecific cYstomer
functions as listed in the use cases described.
A Crisis-Proven Solution in Action
(Yring field tests oJ tLe %:092-3 solYtion near 1YnicL, %:0ƅs
demonstration vehicle served as a reliable internet source
during a complete system breakdown in many regions,
providing high-speed connectivity. This unique use case
highlights the robustness and critical value of our NTN-
enabled connectivity in versatile situations.
Good Prospects for NTN Solutions
In the agricultural sector, the development of NTN solutions
eitLer LigLly integrated or as a retrofit TrodYct is cYrrently
deeply discussed. Beyond that, a strong demand for NTN-
eUYiTTed veLicles in otLer sectors is seen Ɓ Jrom Tolice to fire
departments and civil protection. In addition, work is already
underway to increasingly integrate NTN technology into
premium segment vehicles. Thanks to the collaboration with
selected partners, AVL is well prepared to deliver cutting-edge
tecLnology tLat is aLead oJ its time.ɸ
Potential Use Cases in
Agricultural Vehicles
Non-Terrestrial
Networks
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Connectivity
2024