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STRATELLITES
Drawbacks of satellites:
Two main drawbacks of satellites. The first is signal latency, which
can cause problems in establishing broadband links. Most
telecommunications satellites are in geostationary orbit to remain
above a certain point on the Earth’s surface. That orbit, however, is
22,240 miles above the Earth, which means that a signal going up to
the satellite(uplink) and back to the Earth(downlink) travels nearly
45,000 miles, which equates to about a quarter of a second delay.
Even users of satellite voice links notice the delay.
Drawbacks of satellites:
The second drawback is that satellites are in space,
requiring expensive space launches, an additional level of regulation by
national space authorities, and an orbital allotment by the International
Telecommunications Union (ITU).
Also they include noise and interference due to large distance between
transmitter and receiver units.
StratelliteS
• A stratellite is similar to a satellite, but is stationed in the
stratosphere rather than on the orbit.
• Stratellite is a “High Altitude Airship(HAA)”, which is positioned
approximately 13 miles above the earth, which provides the benefits
of a satellite like remote sensing, navigation and communication.
S tratel l i teS (c ontd.)
• Each Stratellite will have clear line-of-site communications
capability to an entire major-metropolitan area as well as being
able to provide coverage across major rural areas.
• The Stratellite is designed to carry certain payloads into the
Stratosphere determined by the requirements of the customer.
• A single unit could send broadband, mobile phone and digital
television and radio signals to a large area. The ‘unmanned’
Stratellite would be powered by solar cells and propelled
by electric motors.
Construction
• Outer layer is made of spectra
is a fabric used in bullet proof
vests.
• Filled with a mixture of helium
and air
Consists of:
• Propeller
• Solar cells
• Regenerative fuel cells
• Helium gas bag
• Transponder
• Hybrid electric motors
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