AALTO HAPS
About AALTO HAPS
AALTO HAPS develops the AALTO Zephyr, a solar-powered High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) that provides low-latency 5G connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation from the stratosphere. By operating between satellites and conventional aircraft, Zephyr delivers extensive coverage and persistent data collection capabilities, addressing the need for reliable connectivity and advanced sensing in remote and underserved areas.
```xml <problem> Remote and underserved areas lack reliable connectivity and advanced Earth observation capabilities due to the limitations of traditional infrastructure. Satellites offer broad coverage but have high latency, while conventional aircraft are limited by endurance and operational costs. </problem> <solution> AALTO HAPS offers the Zephyr, a solar-powered High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) that operates in the stratosphere, bridging the gap between satellites and conventional aircraft. Zephyr provides persistent, low-latency 4G/5G connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation capabilities. The platform's long endurance enables extensive coverage and continuous data collection, making it suitable for government applications and commercial connectivity providers. Zephyr is payload-agnostic and can integrate various customer payloads for different connectivity solutions. </solution> <features> - Solar-powered unmanned aerial system with secondary batteries for continuous day and night flight - Operates in the stratosphere, offering long-endurance operations with precision and high-quality data - Payload-agnostic platform capable of integrating various connectivity and Earth observation payloads - Low-latency 4G/5G connectivity with an estimated coverage footprint of 7,500 sqkm - High-resolution Earth observation system with wide-view (1000km², 10m resolution) and high-quality (18cm in-focus) sensors - Emissionless flight, contributing to sustainable operations </features> <target_audience> The primary target audience includes government entities requiring effects-based mission solutions and commercial connectivity providers seeking to expand coverage in remote areas. </target_audience> ```
What does AALTO HAPS do?
AALTO HAPS develops the AALTO Zephyr, a solar-powered High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) that provides low-latency 5G connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation from the stratosphere. By operating between satellites and conventional aircraft, Zephyr delivers extensive coverage and persistent data collection capabilities, addressing the need for reliable connectivity and advanced sensing in remote and underserved areas.
Where is AALTO HAPS located?
AALTO HAPS is based in Farnborough, United Kingdom.
When was AALTO HAPS founded?
AALTO HAPS was founded in 2022.
- Location
- Farnborough, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2022 0