Boeing Uses Sacks of Spuds for In-Flight WiFi Tests

Using potatoes as a stand-in for humans, Boeing has come up with a new way to test for in-flight wireless signal strength. Signal strength is everything when it comes to effective wireless connectivity, whether it's on the ground or 35,000 feet up in the air. Passengers on board a wireless-enabled plane want to access the network whether they're in first class or the middle seat in the back of the plane. To get a better sense of signal strength throughout the plane, Boeing has come up with a new way of measuring, testing, and charting the strength of signals.

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