We have written about Alphabet's Loon many times on our blogs. While we agree that the business case for the technology is poor, it has nevertheless the potential to bring connectivity quickly to areas of need. Links to the different blog posts are at the bottom of this post.
The video below was posted by Loon on their YouTube channel
While there is no shortage on tutorials explaining how Loon works, here is an older video looking at the Loon infrastructure
The only real challenge left is how to control the trajectory when there is a hurricane or very windy situation as can be seen in this Tweet below
Related Posts:
The video below was posted by Loon on their YouTube channel
While there is no shortage on tutorials explaining how Loon works, here is an older video looking at the Loon infrastructure
The only real challenge left is how to control the trajectory when there is a hurricane or very windy situation as can be seen in this Tweet below
I'm pleased my old tweet still finds some use. I wrote more about the subject in comments to the FCC concerning the recovery from Hurricane Maria.— Stephen Wilkus (@sawilkus) July 26, 2020
Tradewinds are difficult. Wind against mountains maybe better, e.g. Chile & Peru.https://t.co/MZABPNosZ3
Related Posts:
- Connectivity Technology Blog: Loon has Started Delivering Connectivity to Rural Kenya
- Operator Watch Blog: Kenya has a Model Mobile Market
- Connectivity Technology Blog: Loon and Terrestrial LTE can Co-exist
- The 3G4G Blog: An Introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
- Telecoms Infrastructure Blog: Loon powered emergency networks for flood affected Peru
- Connectivity Technology Blog: Internet Para Todos (IPT) Making Progress in Connecting The Unconnected Peruvians
- Connectivity Technology Blog: HAPSMobile and Loon Partner for Stratosphere-Based LTE Communications Solution
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