[AusNOG] Google Loon Balloon Broadband

[Matt Perkins]

I also wonder if they have considered that when these "loons" reach 
burst altitude and they start falling with there payload.  What hazard 
to air navigation will they present.  Have they consulted with ICAO.  
Weather and science balloons are used away from air routes however this 
will conflict with the idea's getting IP to populated areas. Also 
weather balloons are few these guys are going to need a more then few to 
get the job done. I guess they could put a transponder on board but 100W 
1090Mhz transceivers are not light and have a large power requirement.  
If you ask me if we don't need another spotty coverage wireless internet 
service.  We already have Globalstar. ;)  Perhaps Autonomous UAV's like 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Pathfinder

Matt.




On 14/07/13 10:35 AM, Tony wrote:
> The sceptic in me wonders whether certain countries will allow them to 
> enter their "sovereign airspace" or just shoot them down as "foreign 
> spy craft".
>
> According to wikipedia there is no international agreement on how high 
> above ground national airspace extends but the lowest suggestions are 
> 20-30km, which is roughly the altitude the "loons" fly at.
>
>
> regards,
> Tony.
>
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