Statements (197)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkb:project |
| gptkbp:aimed_to_connect |
unconnected populations
|
| gptkbp:aims_to |
disaster relief
provide internet access |
| gptkbp:aims_to_improve |
digital divide
|
| gptkbp:benefits |
remote areas
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
gptkb:Telefónica
gptkb:T-Mobile gptkb:UN_agencies local governments Telecom companies international organizations local ISPs telecom companies various telecommunications companies |
| gptkbp:conducted_tests_in |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:2013
|
| gptkbp:deployment |
gptkb:Puerto_Rico
|
| gptkbp:developed_by |
gptkb:advanced_technology
gptkb:Google_X gptkb:X_Development_LLC gptkb:X global connectivity bridge digital divide rural connectivity improve disaster response support remote education extend internet coverage provide internet during emergencies extend internet access |
| gptkbp:discontinued |
gptkb:2021
market conditions financial challenges financial constraints 8 years of operation |
| gptkbp:elevation |
20 km
|
| gptkbp:ended |
gptkb:2021
|
| gptkbp:goal |
connect rural and remote areas
|
| gptkbp:has |
internet connectivity
real-time data sustainability initiatives emergency communication telecommunication infrastructure internet service providers community engagement programs ground stations high-speed internet data transmission capabilities remote monitoring capabilities data relay user terminals global connectivity solutions communication payloads internet access solutions balloon fleet balloon navigation system internet relay network of balloons |
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
global internet coverage
internet speeds up to 10 Mbps |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Project Loon
|
| gptkbp:innovation |
gptkb:Telecommunications
aerial internet delivery |
| gptkbp:inspired |
other satellite internet projects
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
high-altitude balloons
|
| gptkbp:involved |
community engagement
|
| gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
connect underserved populations
|
| gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
regulatory issues
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
environmental impact
cost-effectiveness sustainability concerns |
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
enhance communication
support humanitarian efforts bridge connectivity gaps provide connectivity during disasters |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
gptkb:performance
government agencies sustainability reliability scalability feasibility independent researchers various tech analysts |
| gptkbp:is_inspired_by |
the need for global internet access
|
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
gptkb:media
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
innovation
technological advancement technological innovation social impact its technological advancements its innovative approach technology awards its ambitious goals a pioneering project its potential impact on society |
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
a potential solution
|
| gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
rural areas
rural and remote areas |
| gptkbp:is_tested_for |
gptkb:the_Caribbean
gptkb:Africa gptkb:Indonesia gptkb:Vanuatu gptkb:Argentina gptkb:Australia gptkb:Brazil gptkb:California gptkb:Kenya gptkb:Mexico gptkb:New_Zealand gptkb:Philippines gptkb:Puerto_Rico gptkb:South_America gptkb:Southeast_Asia gptkb:Fiji gptkb:Haiti gptkb:Samoa gptkb:the_Philippines emergency response internet speed various technologies various partners |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
natural disasters
|
| gptkbp:is_utilized_in |
emergency situations
|
| gptkbp:launched_in |
gptkb:2013
gptkb:California |
| gptkbp:operated_at_altitude |
20 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:operated_balloons |
stratospheric balloons
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
stratosphere
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
stratosphere
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
gptkb:the_Caribbean
gptkb:various_countries gptkb:Asia gptkb:Latin_America remote areas |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Alphabet_Inc.
|
| gptkbp:popularized_by |
gptkb:engineers
gptkb:Google_X X's research team |
| gptkbp:provides |
high-speed internet
wireless internet emergency internet service |
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:2013
|
| gptkbp:reported_by |
gptkb:media_outlets
high operational costs |
| gptkbp:services_provided |
natural disaster areas
|
| gptkbp:technology |
high-altitude balloons
|
| gptkbp:used_for |
disaster relief
|
| gptkbp:uses |
gptkb:Dog
gptkb:machine_learning radio frequencies solar power |
| gptkbp:uses_technology |
solar power
solar-powered balloons |
| gptkbp:utilized |
gptkb:machine_learning
high-altitude balloons network of balloons machine learning for navigation |
| gptkbp:was_collaborative_effort |
with technology partners
with local governments |
| gptkbp:was_developed_to_address |
connectivity challenges.
|
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
previous balloon projects
|
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:Flamethrower
gptkb:Google_X gptkb:Google's_moonshot_projects gptkb:technology_demonstrations disaster relief efforts pilot programs research and development efforts telecommunications advancements global connectivity initiatives Alphabet's innovation strategy Project Loon's pilot program internet access projects X's broader mission X's experimental projects X's global initiatives X's innovation initiatives X's moonshot projects X's technology portfolio Project Loon's mission |
| gptkbp:was_pilot_tested_in |
gptkb:California
|
| gptkbp:was_reported_to_be |
a unique approach
|
| gptkbp:was_shut_down_due_to |
lack of commercial viability
financial reasons |
| gptkbp:was_supported_by |
gptkb:venture_capital
gptkb:U._S._government gptkb:NASA non-profit organizations government grants international organizations public-private partnerships various governments private investors government partnerships |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Google
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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