Sanswire Technical Information
Stratellite™ vs. Terrestrial Wireless:
High Altitude Airship platforms are recognized for their ability to dramatically expand line of sight capabilities to over 125,000 sq. miles. These platforms will provide far greater communications coverage for commercial and government applications. By providing an autonomous platform in the sky, each Stratellite™ will replace the need for thousands of towers and buildings and serve more customers for less money than other wireless or wired networks.
Stratellite™ vs. Wired:
Hefty costs to install fiber optics to homes and businesses across a wide area have restricted broadband access, and slowed the Internet revolution. The primary vehicle for providing this access in recent years have been DSL, copper wire and cable, yet these technologies are not optimal for speed, cost and connectivity. The Stratellite™ is the ultimate persistent station keeping platform for voice, data and video delivery.
Stratellite™ vs. Satellite - Flexible and Low Cost Deployment & Operation
| Stratellite™ | Satellite |
|---|---|
| Low Cost | High Cost |
| Low Altitude | High Altitude |
| Multi-Launch | Single Launch |
| Easily Upgradeable | Not Upgradeable |
| Latest Technology | Mature Technology |
| Unlimited Space Availability | Limited Space Availability |
| Can be used for IP and Cell TX | Cannot be used for IP and Cell TX |
| Higher Bandwidth / Throughput | Limited Uplink |
| Faster to Deploy | Slow to Deploy |
Multiple Platforms
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One Platform |
Sanswire Operational Requirements
The following chart demonstrates why 65,000 – 70,000 feet is considered the "sweet spot" for high altitude operation, due to the very low wind speeds and thin atmosphere.
Yet, as with many missions, this high altitude also presents challenges, such as low temperatures and significant gas volume expansion, which dictates the need for the very large, lightweight rigid airships that Sanswire is building.
