Due to extreme conditions, the near-space region is vastly underused and can be utilized for
various scientific uses. The unconstrained orbital mechanism and low fuel consumption …

This paper presents an overview of the existing high altitude platform (HAP) systems, and
analyzes their application on different network types, such as two way (hybrid) …

A telecommunications system comprises: at least one station placed on a stationary high-
altitude platform comprising propulsion means for remaining stationary around a speci fied …

Natural disasters are, unfortunately, a fundamental part of living on Planet Earth.
Earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other events will continue to test the …

VoIP has become a revolutionary technology in the field of communication as it provides
long distant calls at a very low cost and has many other advantages. But it depends upon a …

In recent years, natural disasters has affected tens of thousands of human lives. In aid
efforts, rescue workers from the world gather at those regions to help the affected people …

In the wake of a disaster, infrastructure can be severely damaged, hampering
telecommunications. An Airborne Communications Network (ACN) allows for rapid and …

General packet radio service (GPRS) is a part of the evolution path towards 3G. This paper
investigates the effect of using two representative scenarios: a macro cellular system …

This chapter includes an overview of applications of integrated wireless sensor systems on
near‐space and satellite platforms. The application focus is placed on communications …

Provision of broadband services is raising increasing challenges, particularly in operating
environments requiring wireless access. In this context an emerging solution based on …