Raven Provides Cellular Connectivity from the Stratosphere Via Thunderhead Balloon System
21 Aprile 2022 - 3:30PM
Business Wire
Raven Aerostar collaborates with Abside
Networks to deliver LTE from 70,000 ft., successfully demonstrating
a versatile solution for delivering internet to underserved, denied
or disaster-affected populations.
Raven Industries announced today that Aerostar International,
Inc. (Raven Aerostar) and Abside Networks successfully demonstrated
4G LTE connectivity from the stratosphere in a series of test
flights. Raven Aerostar's Thunderhead Balloon System provided
connectivity through Abside's HAPS-RAN (High Altitude Platform
Station - Radio Access Network) product line.
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The Raven Aerostar flight team launches a
Thunderhead Balloon System. Abside Networks VP of Business
Development Doug Hutchinson browses the Internet on a phone and
laptop connected via the Thunderhead Balloon. (Photo: Business
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"With a working cellular base station, our balloon systems
provide everyday people with vital communications during times of
crisis — when it's needed most," said Russ VanDerWerff, Director of
Engineering for Raven Aerostar. “Raven Aerostar can recreate
critical communications links in the aftermath of storms, floods,
wildfires and other natural disasters that are causing devastating
disruptions to power and infrastructure.”
Thunderhead balloons navigate the stratosphere by leveraging
diverse winds and changing altitude as needed. They can linger over
a designated area for weeks to months using solar power. Paired
with Abside's communications technology, Thunderhead Balloon
Systems offer an inexpensive, long-duration capability that can be
deployed rapidly to anywhere in the world.
The team demonstrated stable cellular connections to and from
unmodified cellular devices from Google, Samsung and others to
deliver up to 23 Mbps downlink and 6 Mbps uplink via 4G LTE, fast
enough to support internet access, file transfer and
videoconferencing services.
"Abside's 4G and 5G product line dedicated to High Altitude
Platform Stations (HAPS) has already served commercial 4G users
throughout the world, during a previous partnership with Loon, LLC
(formerly known as Project Loon), a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc,”
said Laurent Perraud, Abside CEO. "We are thrilled to continue this
legacy in new ways."
About Raven Industries, Inc.
Raven Industries provides innovative, high-value products and
systems that solve great challenges throughout the world. Raven is
a leader in precision agriculture, high-performance specialty
films, and aerospace and defense solutions, and the company’s
groundbreaking work in autonomous systems is unlocking new
possibilities in areas like farming, national defense, and
scientific research. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and
delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation
for innovation, product quality, and unmatched service. Raven is a
subsidiary of CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI), a global
capital goods company specializing in equipment and services for
Agriculture and Construction. For more information, visit
https://ravenind.com/.
About Raven Aerostar
Raven Aerostar consists of wholly-owned subsidiaries Aerostar
International, Inc. and Aerostar Technical Solutions, Inc.
Dedicated to connecting, protecting and saving lives through its
work as an Aerospace & Defense provider, Raven Aerostar’s core
product offerings include stratospheric platforms, radar and
perception sensors, technical services, tethered aerostats, and
protective wear. From engineering services to mission planning and
support, research and design, and the development of advanced
technical products — Raven Aerostar offers tailored turnkey
solutions for a multitude of successful operations. Visit
https://ravenaerostar.com for more information.
About Abside Networks
Founded in September of 2012, Abside Networks is a world leader
in high performance 5G RAN networks. Abside began with specialized
designs of custom RF front-ends for 4G LTE base stations for
customers deploying commercial networks and Abside has developed
and delivered multiple generations of LTE communications systems,
both terrestrial and stratospheric. Abside Networks is based in
Concord, MA, USA. Visit Abside online at
www.abside-networks.com.
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Raven Industries Lisa McElrath
Communications Manager +1 (605) 336-2750 lisa.mcelrath@ravenind.com
Abside Networks Douglas Hutchison
Media Relations +1.513.549.1768
douglas.hutchison@abside-networks.com Laurent Perraud Investor
Relations +1.978.393.1975 laurent.perraud@abside-networks.com
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