Robotic Blimps for Wireless Communication?

The thought of Unmanned Aerial Blimps has beenConsider if you will a huge rodeo in town, state fair or
perfected and it certainly makes sense in areas thatSuper Bowl, millions of people in the area for a few
have been devastated by wars, natural disasters ordays or a weekend. Simply put the extra capacity into
lightening storms and there is now telephone service.the air over the event and everyone has
Now, with 3G wireless technologies scientists andcommunication. And since those whose cell towers
research folks are putting cell towers into balloons andare used they will get paid to do this and be happy to
then opening up all the signals to relay from the Blimp.fly their robotic blimp for wireless communication over
Meaning FEMA, rescue efforts and first responders willhead and everyone is so very happy.
have instant communication.Modern technology and robotic systems keep getting
It also means that these relays can help citizens movebetter and this helps our civilization run better, more
back into such areas sooner and haveefficiently and at full capacity without disruption and
communications immediately while power crews canhardship. We should be thanking all the fine research
concentrate on power lines, water lines and moregoing into such projects to help our society meet its
crucial stuff first. Makes a lot of sense right? Indeedneeds. Consider all this in 2006.
and there are many other uses too.