Alphabet-owned Loon plans to bring internet balloons to Kenya

The video explains Loons Internet, a project using tennis court-sized polyethylene balloons filled with helium and powered by solar panels. These balloons fly in the stratosphere, about 20 kilometers above sea level, and are programmed to navigate using wind channels. They predict speed and direction to maneuver effectively. The balloons are equipped with antennas to receive wireless internet signals from local telecom partners and relay them to other balloons, providing internet connectivity across regions.

What is the size of the Loons Internet balloons?

• The size of a soccer field

• The size of a football field

• The size of a tennis court

• The size of a basketball court

What material are the Loons Internet balloons made of?

• Nylon

• Polyester

• Polyethylene

• Rubber

At what altitude do the Loons Internet balloons operate?

• 20 kilometers above sea level

• 25 kilometers above sea level

• 10 kilometers above sea level

• 15 kilometers above sea level

How do the Loons Internet balloons navigate?

• By following the sun

• Using GPS signals

• By wind channels

• Using magnetic fields

What role do antennas play in the Loons Internet system?

• They help in navigation

• They receive and relay Internet signals

• They monitor weather conditions

• They provide power to the balloons