Replies to post #68730 on World Surveillance Group Inc (fka WSGI)

[siriuslyricher]

Yes, both caught my attention as well. Justfrank and Nilremerlin, what is the likelihood that if this refers to the stratellite, Raytheon is involved as well, and I'm thinking of those naval battle groups here.

[nilremerlin]

Thanks justfrank. I was hoping someone would make that connection without me having to point it out.

nilremerlin

[siriuslyricher]

Follow this thread, folks. Read the latest article on UAV's nilremerlin and justfrank are referring to, then read all of the recent announcements of new government/military funding for UAV's which nilremerlin has been so diligently researching and posting here (thanks, nilremerlin). Also, carefully read the recent GTEM news releases about the stratellite.

"It's very doable. We're sure it's going to be happening," Murch said, "and in some way, we are going to be a part of it."

http://www.govtech.net/digitalcommunities/story.php?id=104238

[siriuslyricher]

So how can GTEM do this without income/funding (or indicate in the Mexican JV 8K that they have sufficient capital for the JV)?

"In the months ahead, Sanswire will conduct further testing of the Stratellite at Edwards Air Force base, about 30 miles north of Palmdale, Calif., with the goal for the Stratellite to float at 25,000 feet for 24 hours. The company's immediate goal is to have the Stratellite stay afloat for seven days, then continually extend the number of days."

[Phineas J Whoopee]

justfrank, I don't know if you remember back in August of 2005 the company's goal was to have the strat float 24 hours at 45,000 feet with a 100 lb payload. This was spelled out by Jones during his presentation at the shm.
The 45k altitude was to show the interested parties that the strat will perform while under stress (jetstream) and also to test the resilience of the carbon frame that had been recently utilized in their demonstrations.
Which would indicate more results 7 days at 25000 or 24 hours at 45000?
It would seem that Helium retention is now the primary concern, not steerage and guidance/durability.
Either way they still have to demonstrate total control through the 45000 foot level as set forth by the Air Force...If I remember correctly this was their criteria that Globetel had to endure.
Anyone that was at the 05 shm might be of some help verifying this but it was one fact that stood out prominently during his presentation.