Methods and systems for altitude control of balloons to improve wind data
US9321517B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01W2001/006
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method may involve analyzing, by a computing device, a wind model to identify one or more locations in a coverage area of a balloon network where updated wind data is desirable. The balloon network may include a plurality of balloons that are configured to provide data service. The method may further involve determining, by the computing device, a flight plan for each of one or more balloons in the balloon network. At least one flight plan may be determined based at least in part on both: (a) the one or more locations where updated wind data is desirable and (b) data-service requirements in the coverage area of the balloon network. And the method may involve sending each determined flight plan for implementation by the corresponding balloon.
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