Google Inc. hopes to use the network of balloons with the relaying equipment to provide access to the global network in the regions of the world where terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure is underdeveloped. Gradually, the balloons that rise to a height of 18-20 km, are becoming more sophisticated: they increase the range of flights .
As explains Computerworld referring to the comments of Project Loon, the project team is now able to achieve continuous location of the balls in the air for more than a hundred days. The record in this sense is a six-month stay of the ball in the air. Furthermore, for the production of balls used special equipment, reduce the time with minimal human intervention. Google acquired a climate chamber in which the equipment can be tested balls at temperatures up to minus 60 degrees Celsius. These conditions allow us to better understand what happens to balls and equipment in the operating height.
Apparently, Google is determined to bring his plan to the end - it is through Project Loon will be covered by a wireless network islands of Indonesia, and this is just one example of the commercial operation of the system. Related Products :
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