Hi-Vision live broadcast system for the helicopter

Abstract

This paper descrives the system for Hi-Vision digital transmission using a helicopter. In this system. Hi-Vision baseband signals are digitally compressed to 60Mbps. Then, It is modulated to 16QAM method and transmitted in the SHF 18 MHz bandwidth. By mounting this system onto a helicopter, live transmission of Hi-Vision aerial shots are possible. This system was used on the broadcasting of the royal wedding parade.