World Surveillance Group Inc (fka WSGI)

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Lighter Than Air (LTA), Blimps, Airships, Aerostats, High Altitude Airships, Stratellites.

We have a definition, branding and marketing challenge/problem for Rob Blackman all the way to Congress. Maybe Rob should get in touch with the author below Christopher Bolkcom (maybe he knows him already). He has been writing the CRS report on this subject for a while and it is already in its third update (at least).

Check it out at:
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RS21886.pdf

Order Code RS21886
Updated May 9, 2005

Potential Military Use of Airships and Aerostats
(Congressional Research Service-The Library of Congress)

Christopher Bolkcom
Specialist in National Defense
Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division

Summary
The Department of Defense (DOD) has a history of using lighter-than-air (LTA)
platforms. Aerostats have recently been fielded to protect U.S. troops in the field.
Contemporary interest is growing in using airships for numerous missions. This report
examines the various concepts being considered and describes the issues for Congress.
This report will be updated as events warrant.