We all know Children get excited for balloons but now there
is some excitement for the adults too as google introduces project loon. It is
a balloon with internet. Project Loon
is a network of balloons traveling in space which is designed to connect people
in rural and remote areas.
Project Loon
balloons travel at about 20 km above the Earth’s surface in the stratosphere. It
cannot be seen with a naked eye. Winds in the stratosphere are generally steady
and slow-moving at between 5 and 20 mph, and each layer of wind varies in
direction and magnitude. Project Loon uses software algorithms to determine
where its balloons need to go, then moves each one into a layer of wind blowing
in the right direction. By moving with the wind, the balloons can be arranged
to form a large communications network.
Project Loon’s balloon are made from sheets of polyethylene
plastic. They are specially constructed for use in superpressure balloons which
are longer-lasting than weather balloons because they can withstand higher
pressure from the air inside when the balloons reach float altitude. These balloons
can provide internet at speeds comparable to 3G or possibly greater.
According to Google, for 2 out of every 3 people on Earth, "a fast, affordable Internet connection is still out of reach." Project Loon is an early, inspiring attempt to deliver reliable connectivity to those areas where it does not exist or is prohibitively expensive.
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