Google's Project Loon aims to provide internet access to rural and remote areas using a network of high-altitude balloons that can achieve speeds comparable to 3G. Launched in 2013, the project utilizes solar-powered balloons that float in the stratosphere and can be steered by adjusting their altitude to ride winds in the desired direction. While it offers advantages like ease of use and increased internet access, there are challenges such as cost and maintenance, as balloons can only operate for a limited time.

2. Presented By,
LIJI SAJI
S2 MCA

3. CONTENTS :-
 INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
THE TECHNOLOGY
HOW LOON MOVES?
COMPONENTS
HOW LOON CONNECTS?
ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES

4. Google’s Project Loon is a research and
development project being developed by Google with
the mission of providing Internet access to rural and
remote areas using a network of hot air balloons, has
racked up an impressive achievement – going around
the world in just 22 days. The project uses high
altitude balloon’s placed in the stratosphere at an
altitude of about 20 mi (32 km) to create an aerial
wireless network with up to 3G-like speeds.

5. What is a Project Loon…?
 It is a network of balloons travelling on the edge of the
space, designed to connect people in rural and remote areas.

6. History…
 Unofficial development on the project began in 2011 under
incubation in Google X with a series of trial runs
in California's Central Valley.
 The project was officially announced as a Google project on 14
June 2013.
 On 16 June 2013, Google began a pilot experiment in New
Zealand.

7.  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 Zealand’s South Island.
 The experience of these pilot testers will be used to refine
the technology and shape the next phase of Project Loon.
The Pilot Test

9. The Technology…
 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.

10.  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 sun’s rays.
stratosphere
TROPOSPHERE
STRATOSPHERE
MESOSPHERE

13. How Loon Moves…?
 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.

15. Components…
 Envelop
 Solar panels
 Equipment

16.  Project Loon’s 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.
Envelop

18.  Each unit’s 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.
Solar panels

20.  A small box containing the balloon’s 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 .
equipment

22. How Loon Connects…?
Each balloon can provide connectivity to a ground area
about 40 km in diameter at speeds comparable to 3G.
For balloon-to-balloon and balloon-to-ground
communications, the balloons use antennas equipped with
specialized radio frequency technology.
Each balloon is equipped with a GPS for tracking its location.
Project Loon currently uses ISM bands that are available for
anyone to use.

24. Advantages…
Easy to use.
Speed.
Increasing Internet usage.

25. Disadvantages…
Cost.
Maintenance.
Balloon can work for few week only.

26. Conclusion…
In this century, google’s new invention
;Google project loon provide a very valuable
help to poor people by accessing the
internet facility. With this, almost all people
may get the ability to know the world of
internet and utilize these facility to
overcome the barriers.

27. Reference…
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Loon
 http://www.cnet.com/news/googles-project-loon-
balloons-can-circle-earth-three-times/
http://www.google.com/loon/#utm_source=google&utm_
medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Global_semBK
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-15/google-launches-
balloon-powered-internet-trial/4756480

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