Latest Developments in Satellite IoT & Tracking

Maker Buoy: Drifting buoy equipped with the RockBLOCK

March 25, 2019

The Maker Buoy is a low-cost, Arduino-based, solar-powered and open-source drifting buoy available to purchase ready-made or for the end-user to construct themselves following simple instructions.

Building Hot Shot Fire Prevention with the RockBLOCK

January 17, 2019

Knowing that his home is susceptible to bushfires, James wanted to install a system that would protect his home from any impending danger. He created the Hot Shot system – an automated, off the grid fire prevention system.

RockAIR Dual Mode Tracking

January 17, 2019

Using a locally sourced cellular SIM card, or global cellular SIM provided by us, that's loaded with cellular data, you now have the option of sending tracking reports once every 15 seconds, whenever you’re operating in cell range.

RockSTAR Alerts

January 17, 2019

Navigating to the ‘Alerts’ section within the main menu of your RockSTAR, you’ll be greeted by six alert types and an alert cancel. Here’s what each one means.

Iridium NEXT-8 Launch and the Future of Satellite Communications

January 6, 2019

Iridium is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe pole to pole. It enables connections between people, organisations and assets to and from anywhere in the world, in real time.

RockBLOCK 9603 used in MIRKA2-RX Mission

October 25, 2018

With the completion of the MIRKA2-RX mission, the student members of the Small Satellite Group of the University of Stuttgart field tested technology that will be used in a future CubeSat mission.

Iridium Announces CloudConnect

October 16, 2018

Making the rounds in satcom news in October 2018 was the announcement that Iridium will join the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network with its newest offering, CloudConnect.

RockBLOCK chosen for Cryologger deployments in the Canadian Arctic

October 10, 2018

Water and ice play a critical role in Canadian landscapes, ecosystems, and infrastructure. The effects of a rapidly changing climate are expected to result in profound environmental changes in the Canadian Arctic.

Supporting the Eldorado Space Program

October 3, 2018

With Paul McWhorter's guidance, students design, build, and program instrumentation packages sent into the upper atmosphere via high-altitude balloons. He documents the missions in a dedicated YouTube channel.

Remote Environmental Monitoring

September 26, 2018

Ephemeral washes located in Southeastern Arizona, USA, contribute to large rivers like the San Pedro, and are used by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to gather data on contaminants which impact larger bodies of water downstream.

Team Peruagus Uses RockBLOCK to Rule the Waves

September 20, 2018

Researching how autonomous technology can be applied in the maritime industry, six ship science students from the University of Southampton designed and built the Peruagus, an autonomous solar-powered boat.

The Ocean Cleanup

September 5, 2018

The Ocean Cleanup came up with an ingenious, cost-effective system that uses nature to help collect the plastic garbage floating in the ocean.

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