Development of stratospheric communication platforms (SCP) for rural applications

Ilčev, Stojče Dimov; Singh, Anand

doi:10.1109/africon.2004.1406665

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“…After reviewing some references, we found that Stratospheric Communication Platforms (SPC) have been trending in the last decade for outdoor solutions [ 20 , 21 ]. The Loon Project searched for possibilities in building a new layer for the connectivity ecosystem in the stratosphere based on weather balloons with distributed self-optimization [ 22 ].…”

Section: The Rural Paradigm Shiftmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the onset of the first decade of 2000s, SCPs appeared to be a prominent answer for fixed and mobile applications. These devices remarkably outpaced the unprofitable gap since they have arisen as a cost-effective solution for urban, suburban, and rural areas [ 21 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Aside from dedicated area coverage independence, the authors in [ 21 ] pointed out that Sky Station platforms may provide higher capacity—by higher frequency reuse—-than other wireless systems, the possibility of grant enhanced roaming, and the possibility of choosing their stationary point. Another seamless option for rural connectivity includes satellites, namely LEO configuration.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Closing Connectivity Gap: An Overview of Mobile Coverage Solutions for Not-Spots in Rural Zones

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Access to broadband communications in different parts of the world has become a priority for some governments and regulatory authorities around the world in recent years. Building new digital roads and pursuing a connected society includes looking for easier access to the internet. In general, not all areas where people congregate are fully covered, especially in rural zones, thus restricting access to data communications and inducing inequality. In the present review article, we have comprehensively surveyed the use of three platforms to deliver broadband services to such remote and low-income areas, and they are proposed as follows: unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), altitude platforms (AP), and low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. These novel strategies support the connected and accessible world hypothesis. Hence, UAVs are considered a noteworthy solution since their efficient maneuverability can solve rural coverage issues or not-spots.

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Section: The Rural Paradigm Shiftmentioning

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confidence: 99%

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