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    Stratellites are proposed as an alternative to satellites for wireless communication. Stratellites would be stationed in the stratosphere at an altitude of around 13 miles, below satellites but above weather. This would allow stratellites to provide satellite-like communication services over a large area without the signal latency issues of satellites. Stratellites could provide high-speed broadband, cellular, and television coverage to a region of around 300,000 square miles using solar power and electric propulsion to remain stationary. While promising for improving wireless access, stratellites have not been fully commercialized and would need to address challenges of traffic control and weather effects in the stratosphere.

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    Stratellites are proposed as an alternative to satellites for wireless communication. Stratellites would be stationed in the stratosphere at an altitude of around 13 miles, below satellites but above weather. This would allow stratellites to provide satellite-like communication services over a large area without the signal latency issues of satellites. Stratellites could provide high-speed broadband, cellular, and television coverage to a region of around 300,000 square miles using solar power and electric propulsion to remain stationary. While promising for improving wireless access, stratellites have not been fully commercialized and would need to address challenges of traffic control and weather effects in the stratosphere.

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    Stratellites are proposed as an alternative to satellites for wireless communication. Stratellites would be stationed in the stratosphere at an altitude of around 13 miles, below satellites but above weather. This would allow stratellites to provide satellite-like communication services over a large area without the signal latency issues of satellites. Stratellites could provide high-speed broadband, cellular, and television coverage to a region of around 300,000 square miles using solar power and electric propulsion to remain stationary. While promising for improving wireless access, stratellites have not been fully commercialized and would need to address challenges of traffic control and weather effects in the stratosphere.

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    STRATELLITES

    Satellite in Stratosphere
    Contents
    • Introduction
    • Existing Technology(Satellites)
    • Stratellites
    • Construction and working
    • Stratellite v/s satellite
    • Advantages
    • Disadvantages
    • Applications
    • Conclusion
    • References
    Introduction
    • Wireless communication is simply data communication without the use of
    landlines. This may involve cellular telephone, two-way radio, fixed
    wireless (broadband wireless), laser (free space optics) or satellite
    communication systems.
    • Mobile wireless technologies are going to act as glue towards bringing
    together the wired and wireless to share and distribute information
    seamlessly across each other’s areas of reference.
    Since from the beginning of wireless communications, there have been a
    number of developments in each generation. Considering the future
    generation of wireless communication i.e.; 4G. 
    Introduction(contd..)
    4th GENERATION:
    To achieve the goals of true broadband cellular service, the systems
    have to make the leap to a fourth-generation (4G) network. 4G is
    intended to provide high speed, high capacity, low cost per bit, IP
    based services. The goal is to have data rates up to 20 Mbps. Most
    probable the 4G network would be a network which is a combination of
    different technologies (current cellular networks, 3G cellular network,
    wireless LAN, etc.)
    4G-cellular systems should not only be high-speed but also high-
    capacity, with low bit cost, high capacity with reasonable frequency
    bandwidth, the cell radius of 4G-cellular systems shall be decreased
    from that of present cellular systems.
    Existing Technology
    Satellites:
    •Satellite is an artificial object which has been intentionally placed into
    higher orbits.
    •Satellite communication is the backbone of wireless communications,
    and global positioning systems.
    •Satellite in orbit of the planet cover huge footprint territories
    •Satellites come in 4 types:
    I.Geo-stationary
    II.Sun-synchronous
    III.Geosynchronous
    IV.Low-earth orbit
    Existing Technology(contd..)
    Advantages of Satellite communication:
    •High Bandwidth
    •Coverage over a large geographical area
    •Can be cheaper over long distances

    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.
    Stratellites(contd.)
    • 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
    Working

    • Inside is filled with Helium gas,


    as it is inert gas not flammable.
    • The Helium gas expands
    pushing out air and lifting the
    airship.
    • Uses solar cells sprayed on their
    surface to generate electricity.
    • The generated electricity drives
    propellers that work with GPS
    technology to keep the stratellite
    stationary.
    Stratellite v/s Satellite
    Advantages
    • Decreases Signal latency
    • Less expensive to launch
    • Service an area of
    300,000 square-miles
    • Two-way high speed data
    communication
    • High speed broad-band
    access even in remote
    area.
    • For a country two
    stratellites are enough
    instead of thousands of
    towers
    • Stratellites will carry over
    20,000 pounds of radars
    and other remote imaging
    equipment, navigational
    aids, and
    telecommunications relays.
    • Stratellites are planned to
    remain on station for a year
    at a time and will cost a one
    fifth as much as a
    comparable satellite
    Disadvantages
    • May lead to traffic problems in stratosphere.
    • Would require efficient ground control and maintenance.

    • So far, this technology remains non-commercialized,


    and is in a prototype stage for further developments.
    • Unlike with a satellite, a stratellite is at the mercy of the
    weather.
    Applications
    • In environmental disasters telecommunication breaks down within
    seconds, Re-installation of the infrastructure takes weeks or
    months.
    • The Stratellite can be used as a floating mobile telecommunication
    station for all telecommunication purposes and the transmission of
    temporary data communication, telecommunication and TV-
    programs as well as long-term missions over metropolitan cities.
    • The Stratellite will allow subscribers to easily communicate in "both
    directions" using readily available wireless devices.
    • In addition to voice and data, proposed telecommunications uses
    include cellular, 3G/4G mobile, MMDS, paging, fixed wireless
    telephony, HDTV, real-time surveillance and OTHERS.
    • Application case : “Google’s Project Loon”
    Conclusion
    • Probably the most "far out there" concept in this roundup, Stratellite
    is actually much closer to reality than what you may think.
    • Once the defects of Stratellites have been overcome and become
    more reliable, they play a vital role in the future generation wireless
    communication.
    • This is a promising technology that could combine the best of
    Satellite and wired Internet - fast with low latency and hugely
    widespread, at least in theory.
    References
    • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratellite
    • http://pesn.com
    • http://www.yenra.com
    • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geostationary_orbit
    • www.howstuffworks.com
    • http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20021223/1452217.shtml
    • http://gizmodo.com/027949/sanswire-stratellite
    THANK YOU

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