posted on 2024-07-13, 10:05authored byLes Davey, Richard Butler, Richard Buchanan, Robert W. Phillips, Y.C. Lee
The paper reviews the current progress towards a viable HAPS, including transitional tethered aerostats, and their potential application to Australia, especially for rural and remote areas. Business planning and regulatory issues are also briefly discussed, as well as some of the remaining technical challenges for HAPS.