Google Inc.

X Development LLC

Kurt Hallamasek

Damon Vander Lind

Eric Chin

Leo Francis Casey

Elias Wolfgang Patten

Geoff Dolan

George Homsy

Embodiments described herein may relate to power-line communication (PLC) systems that are suitable for high-voltage and electrically noisy applications. In one example system, PLC technology is used to carry data on at least one pair of conductors of a high-voltage (e.g., kilovolt) transmission line that is simultaneously used for power transmission. Further, in some instances, the transmission line may be part of a tether that connects an aerial vehicle to a ground station.

Low-power wide-band communication links in high-voltage transmission lines

Systems and methods are provided for a wiring harness for an aerial vehicle. A wing of the aerial vehicle comprises a pocket for insertion of the wiring harness. The wiring harness provides wiring and associated connections capable to attach to and power various components.

Wiring harness for an aerial vehicle

An airborne wind turbine system including an aerial vehicle having a main wing, an electrically conductive tether having a first end secured to the aerial vehicle and a second end secured to a ground station, a plurality of power generating turbines connected to the main wing, a communication network positioned with the aerial vehicle, including a first flight control computer, and first plastic optical fiber signal transmission lines extending between the first flight control computer and the plurality of power generating turbines.

Plastic optical fiber for reliable low-cost avionic networks

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Kurt Hallamasek