[AusNOG] Google Loon Balloon Broadband

[Daniel Hood]

Interesting concept, could be used to give countries unrestricted internet
that had it previously restricted.

Dan


On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Bevan Slattery <bevan at slattery.net.au>wrote:

> I've had it verified that there are zero cameras on these experiments.
>
> Perhaps the people at the drinks have watched a few too many x file
> episodes :)
>
> B
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 14/07/2013, at 11:43 AM, Bevan Slattery <bevan at slattery.net.au> wrote:
>
> I've heard it described in some circles at SkyView or YouView.
>
> The camera hardware going in these things is apparently quite remarkable,
> when combined with their goelocation technology and store and forward
> capability it will create significant issues for both privacy groups and
> Government.
>
> Best for G to be up front now about its capabilities and intentions to
> avoid another StreetView debacle.
>
> [b]
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 14/07/2013, at 10:35 AM, Tony <td_miles at yahoo.com> 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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