A network for carrying out control, sensing and data communications, comprising a plurality of nodes. Each node may be connected to a payload, which comprises sensors, actuators and DTE's. The network is formed using a plurality of independent communication links, each based on electrically-conducting...http://www.google.ca/patents/US8121132?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8121132 - Local area network for distributing data communication, sensing and control signals