Wireless telecommunications system having airborne base station

摘要

A wireless telecommunications system with a base station positioned on an airborne platform is provided. The system utilizes a ground-based wireless switching center which communicates via a microwave link with a plurality of airborne base stations positioned above a geographic area being serviced by the telecommunications system. The base stations are supported on an airborne platform having a propulsion system designed to maintain the platform and the base stations in position above the geographic area being serviced. Advantageously, the platform may be positioned in the stratonull which is generally very stable and is located above the troposphere, wherein weather variations occur.