This directory contains technical references, analysis documents, and presentation materials for the SkyBridge Alaska project.
Official NASA Technical Memorandum (NASA/TM—2015-218427) describing the TAIGA ASN.1 protocol for efficient aviation data encoding. This document provides the technical foundation for SkyBridge’s 80% data compression capability.
Key Features:
Summary of the official Alaska DOT&PF Aviation Gap Analysis (March 2024) that validates SkyBridge’s mission with comprehensive state data on infrastructure failures, economic barriers, and specific recommendations.
Key statistics and quotes from The Washington Post investigation into Alaska’s aviation crisis, including the Stack/Beane crash analysis and expert testimonials.
Analysis of Alaska’s Enhanced Special Reporting Service (eSRS) and how it validates SkyBridge’s mission. Shows government acknowledgment of infrastructure gaps and market demand for communication alternatives.
Complete presentation materials for state aviation officials, including:
network.jpg - Network topology overviewSDR-Mesh-GeneralAviation.png - Aviation-specific mesh network diagramThese images illustrate how SkyBridge creates resilient peer-to-peer networks that continue operating even when individual nodes fail.
For Technical Audiences: Start with the NASA TAIGA reference and technical architecture documents.
For State Officials: Review the Gap Analysis summary and elevator pitch materials for policy context.
For Media/Public: Use the media coverage document for credible statistics and expert quotes.
For Developers: The TAIGA protocol specification provides implementation details for data compression and message formatting.
All documentation supports SkyBridge’s mission to provide reliable, cost-effective aviation safety infrastructure through community-powered mesh networks.