STRATO STATE PLATFORM AND ITS USE IN COMMUNICATION

摘要

A lighter-than-air platform capable of floating in the stratosphere. The platform carries a communication payload package and is fitted with an autonomous propulsion system for navigation and autonomously restoring the spatial position in case of deviations from a geo-stationary position. The energy requirements are met by electricity generators and during day time excessive electric power is stored for use at night. The platform is used as a communication link or for self-acquisition of data by a camera or a radar device.