would you believe me if i told you that almost half the world does not have access to the internet.
what if i told you that google intends to provide internet of the entire world..
yes i said "over"
, and i said the "entire world"!
google has invented the idea to attach internet broadcast devices to...wait for it.....balloons! thats right balloons!
these balloons will be strategically launched into the stratosphere, well above air traffic and weather conditions. however they will be steered into the right direction by the wind currents that encompass the earth, the stratosphere is quite useful in that way..
i suppose the big question is, whats the point?
with an antenna on top of your home or place of business (possibly car, in the near future) you can receive a signal from these balloons and have a faster, more reliable source of internet, rather than depending on "sometimey" carriers, that may or may not be truly reliable as they claim! but now, more about the balloons! lol
now these balloons will be in proximity to more balloons, so that they can continue to transmit a strong and seamless internet experience ( a netflix users dream!)
i can hear your thoughts now,
what if the balloon goes down?
what if they run into a plane?
how many are already up there?
how are they powered?
will they stay up there forever?
well, if a balloon is compromised, they are equipped with a parachute and a foam base to allow for safe retrieval, so don't plan on stealing one if it falls in your back yard by mistake..google WILL find you. lol
as mentioned earlier, the balloons are twice as high as all air traffic, wildlife and all dangerous weather conditions
currently 30 of these balloons are already in operation above new zealand's south island, these balloons were launched in june of 2013.
these balloons are towing little boxes that transmit the internet signal to an antenna receiver, these boxes are also equipped with solar energy collectors, and because of the balloons height, they have unlimited access to the suns rays to store energy in batteries that allow for night time operation
now these balloons are said to last for 100+ days at a time, (im assuming they are systematically replaced in manner that leaves some coverage in the sky while the cavalry is being sent in.)
i am also going to go ahead and assume that google is prioritizing Project Loon devices to areas that are not yet endowed with internet service like america is currently enjoying. and no, Project Loon has not reached the united states yet, but if it does.....
it would definitely mean trouble for popular domestic internet carriers, possibly even mobile technology. Google Project Loon could very well change the way we use the internet, the way we connect with others, even the way we socialize.
can you imagine having wifi access every where you go? like everywhere? continuous access to the internet. all the time.....in every spot on the planet.
its definitely alot to think about.
maybe it wont become this crucial, maybe project loon will fail in its infancy.
but if it succeeds......
well check it out for yourselves
well thats all if have for today
these have been your technological announcements for thursday september 19 2013 (sorry im a day late)
please govern yourselves accordingly!
dont forget to leave comments and suggestions
i can always use more topics, even though i should be good until christmas lol
Until Next Time
AwkwardlyNormal
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