Satellite Cloud Network for Secure Global Data Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional remote data storage networks face challenges with accessibility, security, and reliability due to reliance on terrestrial data centers, which are vulnerable to device failure, geographical limitations, and exposure to unauthorized access and physical risks.
Innovation Solution
A space-based electronic data storage and transfer network system, known as the satellite cloud network, utilizing satellites in geostationary and low-earth orbits for data storage and communication, providing global accessibility, enhanced security, and independence from terrestrial infrastructure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If data is stored in terrestrial data centers, then data storage capacity and accessibility are improved, but security risks and vulnerability to physical threats increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves data storage from the terrestrial dimension to the orbital dimension, placing satellites in low-earth orbit and geostationary orbit above the Earth's surface. This dimensional transition removes data centers from physical threat environments on the ground while maintaining global accessibility through orbital positioning and communication links.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the core data storage function from terrestrial infrastructure and places it in space-based satellites. By separating the data storage function from ground-based physical threats, the system achieves enhanced security while maintaining data accessibility through satellite communication networks.
2Adaptability or versatility
If terrestrial data centers are used, then data storage and retrieval are feasible, but geographical limitations and infrastructure dependencies arise
Solution Approach 1:
By transitioning from ground-based data centers to orbital satellites, the system eliminates geographical constraints of terrestrial locations. Satellites in low-earth orbit and geostationary orbit can serve any location on Earth, providing universal access independent of local infrastructure or jurisdictional boundaries.
Solution Approach 2:
The satellite-based system provides universal data storage and retrieval services to all locations on Earth, making the system adaptable to any geographical location. The satellites can serve multiple functions including data storage, communication relay, and global access points, eliminating dependency on specific terrestrial infrastructure.
3Reliability
If conventional cloud storage networks are used, then data transfer and storage are enabled, but network dependency and security exposure increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the data storage and transfer function from the conventional internet infrastructure and implements it through a dedicated satellite network. This separation eliminates dependency on public networks and their associated security vulnerabilities, creating an independent communication channel for data operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The satellite system acts as an intermediary between users and stored data, providing a secure communication layer that mediates all data transfers. This intermediary layer isolates the core data storage function from direct exposure to internet-based threats while maintaining controlled access through satellite communication protocols.
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AI summary
A space-based electronic data storage and transfer network system is disclosed. The network system includes terrestrial access points, a plurality of geostationary communications satellites, and a plurality of communicatively coupled low-earth orbit data storage satellites. The terrestrial access point establishes a link or communication with a geostationary communications satellite which relays the link or communication to a low-earth orbit data storage satellite for storing information contained within the link or communication. The terrestrial access point can also establish a link or communication with a geostationary communications satellite which relays the link or communication to a low-earth orbit data storage satellite requesting retrieval of information stored within the link or communication. Any low-earth orbit data storage satellite can access data from any other low-earth orbit data storage satellite through the communicative coupling. The network disclosed can be quickly and securely accessed from anywhere on earth.