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Satelite Replacement Blimps

The Lockheed Martin HALE-D Will Prove Invaluable to the Military

— July 31, 2011 — Tech
The satellites in Earth's orbit are more than 50 years old, so it is high time that they went into retirement and were replaced with new designs that boast younger, more robust technology such as the Lockheed Martin HALE-D (High Altitude Long Endurance-Demonstrator). Lighter than most air vehicles out there, it won't need to be manned by anyone. By harnessing the power of the sun, it will act as a surveillance platform, telecommunications dispatcher or an observer of weather conditions. It will also keep an eye on battle zones.

Though the Lockheed Martin HALE-D will be able to perform a lot of everyday tasks that effect the majority of the population, it will prove invaluable to military operations and personnel.
Trend Themes
1. Satellite Replacement - The development of satellite replacement technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in high-altitude surveillance, telecommunications, and weather observation.
2. Unmanned Air Vehicles - The emergence of lighter unmanned air vehicles, such as Lockheed Martin HALE-D, opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in various industries including military operations and surveillance.
3. Solar-powered Technology - The integration of solar-powered technology in platforms like Lockheed Martin HALE-D offers disruptive innovation potential in telecommunications, surveillance, and weather monitoring sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Military Operations - The Lockheed Martin HALE-D blimp presents disruptive innovation opportunities for military operations, providing advanced surveillance capabilities and battlefield awareness.
2. Telecommunications - The development of satellite replacement blimps, like Lockheed Martin HALE-D, offers disruptive innovation possibilities in the telecommunications industry, enabling enhanced connectivity and coverage.
3. Weather Monitoring - The use of Lockheed Martin HALE-D as weather observation platforms presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the weather monitoring industry, enabling more precise and comprehensive data collection.
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