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Raval Sneh
MCA -3
Dept. of Computer Science

WHAT IS PROJECT LOON?

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Project Loon is a network of balloons

traveling on the edge of space, designed to
connect people in rural and remote areas.

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THE PILOT TEST

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Project Loon starts in June 2013 with an experimental pilot in

New Zealand. A small group of Project Loon pioneers will test
the technology in Christchurch and Canterbury.
30 balloons, launched from New Zealands South Island.

The experience of these pilot testers will be used to refine the

technology and shape the next phase of Project Loon.
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THE TECHNOLOGY
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Project Loon balloons float in the stratosphere, twice

as high as airplanes and the weather.
They are carried around the Earth by winds and
they can be steered by rising or descending to an
altitude with winds moving in the desired direction.
People connect to the balloon network using a
special Internet antenna attached to their building.
The signal bounces from balloon to balloon, then to
the global Internet back on Earth.
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Stratosphere
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Situated between 10 km and 60 km altitude

on the edge of space.
Air pressure is 1% of that at sea level.

Thinner atmosphere offers less protection from

the UV radiation and temperature caused by
the suns rays.
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HOW LOON MOVES

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Winds in the stratosphere are generally steady and

slow-moving at between 5 and 20 mph, and each
layer of wind varies in direction.
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 one large communications
network.
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HOW LOON IS DESIGNED

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ENVELOPE

SOLAR PANELS

EQUIPMENT

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Component
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Envelop

Solar panels

Equipment

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ENVELOPE
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Project Loons balloon envelopes are made from

sheets of polyethylene plastic and stand fifteen meters
wide by twelve meters tall when fully inflated.
A parachute attached to the top of the envelope
allows for a controlled descent and landing whenever
a balloon is ready to be taken out of service.

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SOLAR PANELS
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Each units electronics are powered by an array of solar

panels that sits between the envelope and the
hardware.
In full sun, these panels produce 100 Watts of power enough to keep the unit running while also charging a
battery for use at night.

By moving with the wind and charging in the sun,

Project Loon is able to power itself using only
renewable energy sources.
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EQUIPMENT
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A small box containing the balloons electronic

equipment .
This box contains circuit boards that control the system .
Radio antennas to communicate with other balloons and
with Internet antennas on the ground .

And batteries to store solar power so the balloons can

operate during the night .
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HOW LOON CONNECTS

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Each balloon can provide connectivity to a

ground area about 40 km in diameter at
speeds comparable to 3G.
Each balloon is equipped with a GPS for
tracking its location

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HOW LOON CONNECTS

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Three radio transceivers.

balloon-to-balloon

communications.
balloon-to-ground communication.
third for backup.

The balloons use antennas equipped with

specialized radio frequency technology.
Project Loon currently uses ISM bands that are
available for anyone to use.
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ISM BANDS
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The industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio

bands .
Radio bands reserved internationally for the use
of radio frequency (RF) energy for industrial,
scientific and medical purposes other than
communications.

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Advantages
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Easy to use.

Speed.

Increasing Internet usage.

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Disadvantages
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Cost.

Maintenance.

Balloon can work for few week only.

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Bibliography
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http://www.google.com/loon/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Projectloon

http://www.youtube.com/googleloon

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Thank You.

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