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Take a look at the header....its already been changed
Which hangar. San Bernadino, Palmdale, or Edwards :)
Will be 15x the OTC closing price on Friday
Actually....it sounds basically like a re-working of the same article....
Thats the same image from this LM article dated September 9th,2003....
http://www.cndyorks.gn.apc.org/yspace/articles/bmd/airshipformd.htm
100MM AS should really help to drive the PPS. Shares will be hard to come by. Especially if Institutions begin snapping up shares in bulk IMO.
This is the caption under the picture you referred to...
"Sanswire President Bob Jones (seen on the right) pretending to lift the lightweight Stratellite."
Yes...It looks like in the first picture it nose in...and the last picture it is nose out.
Those are some of the sharpest pictures yet. Thanx for the heads up...
Rock..
I do not see the USAF logo...only GTEL's. Am I missing it? Beautiful to see her floating though!!
They are just the symbols for Globetel Communications on the Berlin, Xetra, and Frankfurt exchanges...
Q1 is due out on the 16th
This is a NASA sponsered study on High-Altitude, Long-Endurance Airships for Coastal Surveillance. It is not listed in the header and I do not recall ever seeing it posted here. Its an excellent report from Februrary 2005 and it is very informative.
http://gltrs.grc.nasa.gov/reports/2005/TM-2005-213427.pdf
There is a link to the video in the PR....
http://www.exn.ca/video/?video=exn20050425-blimp.asx
Sanswire website address has changed from a .com to a .net extension. Heres the new link...
http://www.sanswire.net/
Actually....thats 2 years old
"Sanswire and Telesphere Agree on Airship Wi-Fi
5/5/2003"
I'm assuming you overlooked this picture?
http://members.fortunecity.com/gtel/slides/P1010049.html
Here is a link to some much better pics from (candlestick) on the AS GTEL board....
http://www.netsourcecomputers.com/gtelpics/
Since the prototype is 188'long, 42'high and 60'wide. And the commercial ships will be(if we roughly double the dimensions) approximately 400'long, 80'high and 120'wide....even the manufacture of components or sections would require a massive facility. Especially if they have multiple airships in varying stages of manufacture on a continuing basis....the space requirments will be huge IMO.
I am not disappointed in the dimensions..they are very close in scale to the orginally planned dimensions per width/heighth..
The prototype is 188 feet long, 42 feet high and 60 feet wide –about a third the size of the operational airships being planned, said Leigh Coleman, president of Pembroke Pines, Fla.-based GlobeTel.
By comparison, the Carson, Calif.-based Goodyear blimp Spirit of America is 192 feet long, 59½ feet high, and 50 feet wide.
Thats one flat puppy compared to a regular "blimp"...much more aerodynamic. Not just a flying cigar IMO
Gtelconnect is their company name. (GTEL) is only Globetel Communications Corp's OTCBB ticker symbol. I do not think that would be considered infringement in any way IMO.
No where does it say one bus...their maybe 10 buses. Here's the pertinent line from the PR...
"The unveiling will be held between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Interested shareholders and other parties should arrive at the San Bernardino Hilton (909-889-0133) before 1:30 p.m., where they will be shuttled by bus to the Sanswire construction facility, returning at approximately 4.00 p.m."
No where in the PR does it say one bus...or even infer that only one bus will be available.
This is from todays PR...
"A public announcement will be made on April 13 to give an update for those who couldn't attend the unveiling which will include pictures of Sanswire One."
So the whole world will be able to read about and view the Startellite. We just won't get to have all the fun you do of being there in person. So I think it highly unlikely for restrictions to be placed on the attendees. Afterall, it is a public viewing.
I actually think its a non-issue really. When was the last catastrophic airship failure..1937 "The Hindenberg". The Stratellite does not use hyrogen as the primary lifting gas...Helium is used (non-explosive). And as many blimps covering sports events around the world every year....I have not heard of a major crash since 1937.
Even if there was a puncture, powerfailure, etc., the Startellite is designed with motors and airfins, and is designed to be flown to an extent. So even if massive systems failure, it could be brought down in a controlled glide. JMHO...but I think fears of an airship :crashing" down on people can be easily alleviated.
And I'm with Rock on the Airbus A380...would hate to live in the flight path of that monster.
LockHeed Martin is effectively out of the picture as far as competition for the forseeable future....see article below
LM's High Altitude Airship Being Taken Off Fast Track (Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2005)
[Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 29, 2005]
(by) Marc Selinger
The High Altitude Airship (HAA), which is being developed to provide long-endurance surveillance and communications relay, is being taken off the fast track.
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency and several other U.S. military entities have been pursuing the unmanned, blimp-like vehicle as an advanced concept technology demonstration (ACTD), a designation intended to speed the fielding of new technology. But MDA and other participants in the project, including the Army and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), recently concluded that the airship effort, launched in fiscal 2003, will take longer to complete than the three or four years that ACTDs traditionally last, according to Defense Department officials.
HAA participants "agree the need for persistent surveillance is still present but that this is no longer an ACTD project," a DOD official told The DAILY March 25.
Prime contractor Lockheed Martin will receive "bridge funding" to develop an "alternate path proposal" for the airship, the DOD official said. The new plan is slated to undergo a review in May.
Under the ACTD effort, MDA intended to demonstrate an HAA prototype in 2006 by flying it at 65,000 feet for 30 days. But agency officials revealed in December that the project was struggling to cut the weight of the airship's power and propulsion systems and exterior fabric (DAILY, Dec. 17, Dec. 20). The agency also said in December that it was trying to better understand the high-altitude, thin-atmosphere environment in which the gas-filled airship will operate.
The Congressional Research Service has cautioned that the HAA will face many technological challenges, including finding a power source that can keep the airship aloft for long periods of time.
Might be worth watching...
This airs tonight 3-30-05 at 8:00 PM EST on Discovery Science channel. Maybe Stratellites will get a mention?
Science Wonders:
Transportation of the Future
Transportation in the 21st Century will be cleaner, safer and faster. Companies are developing vehicles that use compressed air or light to operate. Also, dirigibles long since abandoned are making a comeback.
Here's another article that sounds ideally suited for GTEL. Article and link to follow...
Dianah Neff, CIO of Philadelphia, to Discuss City's Radical Plan to Deploy a City-Wide Hotspot at the Mobile Enterprise World Congress
Mobile Enterprise World Congress 2005
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2005--By next year, the city of Philadelphia plans to offer wireless internet access to its entire population, at below-market prices. This move has prompted debate from existing ISPs, including Verizon Communications and Comcast Corporation, who could lose customers as a result. Philadelphia's actions could also provide a catalyst for a nationwide movement to make broadband both accessible and affordable in every municipality. Dianah Neff, chief information officer for Philadelphia, will talk about this city wide project at the Mobile Enterprise World Congress 2005, which will be held at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas on May 18-20, presented by Mobile Enterprise Magazine and the Institute for International Research (IIR).
"It's an interesting time we live in as we become increasingly reliant on technology to stay constantly connected," stated Kristy Perkins, Mobile Enterprise World Congress' Event Director. "For example, in Philadelphia they envision police downloading mug shots as they race to a crime scene, truck drivers being able to access inventories in real time, and educational establishments being able to offer wireless internet access to all of their students. This level of mainstream broadband access and the mobility it enables could have a far-reaching impact on businesses of all shapes and sizes."
The Mobile Enterprise World Congress 2005 will bring together enterprise executives to share best practices and case study examples of how they're increasing employee productivity and staying competitive in the market through enterprise solutions.
The conference will offer:
-- 3 technical pre-conference workshops covering Wi-Fi, RFID, and Security
-- A pre-conference symposium that measures the business benefits of a mobile or wireless enterprise solution
-- Two full days of conference sessions including keynote presentations, plenary sessions, real-world case studies and an interactive panel discussion
-- Concurrent business strategy and technical tracks for a targeted learning experience
-- Showcases of products that are designed to enhance your current mobility solutions, from vendors who are revolutionizing and developing new hardware, software and mobile services
Some of the featured presenters include:
-- Don Lundy, EMS Director, CHARLESTON COUNTY EMS, will discuss developing strategies to integrate, support and manage mobile devices in the enterprise
-- Michael Dowler, Head of Service Integration and Global Telecommunications, DUPONT will speak about extracting value from the mobility value chain
-- John E. Davies, Vice President and Director, Solutions Market Development Group, INTEL, will examine advances and trends in mobile technologies
-- Rick Post, Process Leader for Engineering and Innovation, TARGET, will provide a case study of their pilot deployment of RFID to optimize inventory management
The Mobile Enterprise World Congress will be the best opportunity in 2005 for enterprise executives to evaluate new products, get new ideas, keep up with the advances and trends in wireless technologies, build relationships, and make your mobile and wireless strategy a successful reality. Visit www.mobileenterpriseworld.com for more information.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=2005032900598...
This article was posted on another GTEL board..on the surface...it seems to be excellent news for GTEL with a successful launch of Sanswire ...
LM's High Altitude Airship Being Taken Off Fast Track (Posted: Tuesday, March 29, 2005)
[Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 29, 2005]
(by) Marc Selinger
The High Altitude Airship (HAA), which is being developed to provide long-endurance surveillance and communications relay, is being taken off the fast track.
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency and several other U.S. military entities have been pursuing the unmanned, blimp-like vehicle as an advanced concept technology demonstration (ACTD), a designation intended to speed the fielding of new technology. But MDA and other participants in the project, including the Army and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), recently concluded that the airship effort, launched in fiscal 2003, will take longer to complete than the three or four years that ACTDs traditionally last, according to Defense Department officials.
HAA participants "agree the need for persistent surveillance is still present but that this is no longer an ACTD project," a DOD official told The DAILY March 25.
Prime contractor Lockheed Martin will receive "bridge funding" to develop an "alternate path proposal" for the airship, the DOD official said. The new plan is slated to undergo a review in May.
Under the ACTD effort, MDA intended to demonstrate an HAA prototype in 2006 by flying it at 65,000 feet for 30 days. But agency officials revealed in December that the project was struggling to cut the weight of the airship's power and propulsion systems and exterior fabric (DAILY, Dec. 17, Dec. 20). The agency also said in December that it was trying to better understand the high-altitude, thin-atmosphere environment in which the gas-filled airship will operate.
The Congressional Research Service has cautioned that the HAA will face many technological challenges, including finding a power source that can keep the airship aloft for long periods of time.
Another potential Stratlite goldmine...
Nintendo DS revolutionizes the way games are played. With dual screens and touch-screen technology, wireless communication and built-in PictoChat software you have the power to draw, write and send messages wirelessly.
http://www.nintendo.com/systemsds
And I'm sure Xbox (Microsoft) and Playstation (Sony) will folow suit with wireless gamestations. And of course....they'd need to have massive wireless network coverage for them to be profitable. Existing wireless networks and hotspots won't provide the coverage Stratalies can. 1 or 2 Startalites could encompass all of Japan. Think of the potential financial backing/partnerships with the likes of Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo just in the wireless gaming arena.
I believe there is an extremely lucrative revenue stream that can be derived from Stratalites that has been completely overlooked thus far. The Federal government is pushing Electric/Gas/Water utilities in the direction of AMR (Automatic Meter Reading)technology.... which basically is electric meters that transmit readings through wireless connections to central data centers. Just think of the number of electric and gas meters there are in the US alone. Hundreds of millions of meters easily. Stratalites would seem to be an ideal marriage for this technology. A wireless marriage made in heaven. The potential revenue streams are staggering to think about.
Hi All...new to the board. I found this interesting article that I have not seen posted on this board. IMO..it seems like this might be a great thing for GTEL...since we are so close to a successful launch. Also the military had a highly visible presence at the recent summit. Towards the end of the article..its mentions $50 million in possible contracts that Lockheed Martin is after (or has). But if GTEL has successful launch and test flight...would we not be the logical choice for the military contracts? Opinions would be appreciated. Also there are pics of Lockheeds proposed airship on the website. Link is as follows...
http://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/haa.htm