The document provides information about the HALO (High Altitude Long Operation) Network, which is a proposed wireless broadband network that would use high altitude platforms stationed (HAAPS) in the stratosphere to provide connectivity. Key points:
- HALO Network would combine advantages of terrestrial and satellite networks by using airplanes stationed at high altitudes as central hubs.
- The network would use multiple beam antennas on airplanes to provide coverage to ground cells over a large area of up to 3000 square miles.
- The system is proposed to provide broadband services like internet, telephony, broadcasting to customers using low-cost user terminals with minimal power requirements.
- Benefits listed are large coverage