This document discusses the application of wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) in three contexts:
1) Fibre optics, where WDM is used to transmit multiple high-speed digital data streams over a single optical fibre by assigning each stream a dedicated wavelength of light.
2) Aircraft applications, where WDM can enable future aircraft networks that have high capacity, flexibility, security and low cost.
3) RF avionics, where WDM transmission of RF signals over optical fibre has advantages over coaxial cable by offering higher bandwidth and immunity to electromagnetic interference.