Pentagon testing surveillance balloons across the Midwest

The video discusses tests conducted in Midwestern states by the FCC, involving surveillance balloons equipped with satellite-like vehicles, synthetic aperture radars, sensors, and communication equipment. These balloons operate at altitudes up to 65,000 feet and are used to track vehicles in various weather conditions. They employ advanced mesh networking technologies to share data and communicate with each other.

Which states are involved in the surveillance tests according to the Federal Communication Commission?

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas

• California, Nevada, Arizona

• South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa

What type of equipment do the surveillance balloons carry?

• Synthetic aperture radars and sensors

• Weather forecasting tools

• Passenger seats

• Solar panels

At what altitude do the surveillance balloons operate?

• Up to 10,000 feet

• Up to 65,000 feet

• Up to 20,000 feet

• Up to 100,000 feet

What is the primary purpose of the synthetic aperture radars on the balloons?

• To track vehicles

• To measure air quality

• To capture images of landscapes

• To monitor wildlife

What technology allows the balloons to communicate with each other?

• Bluetooth technology

• Advanced mesh networking

• Satellite communication

• Fiber optic cables