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RockSTAR Supporting Catching of Poachers
In the Irkutsk region of Russia (Lake Baikal), there are a lot of national parks and reserves. These are very remote and difficult-to-reach locations where hunting is usually prohibited – but there are a lot of poachers. There are no mobile phone masts or means of terrestrial communication.
Tags: Asset Tracking
March 7, 2017
Capturing Scientific Data from the Arctic and Antarctic
With the growing need to secure new data from remote and inhospitable areas of scientific interest, Ground Control saw an upsurge in its Iridium satellite communication products being used for environmental science applications in both the Arctic and Antarctic.
Tags: Environmental
November 17, 2016
Iceberg Monitoring with the RockSTAR
The Laboratory for Cryospheric Research is dedicated to the monitoring and understanding of the frozen earth, including glaciers, ice caps, ice shelves, snow, and sea ice.
Tags: Environmental
September 13, 2016
Instant Detect – Monitoring Wildlife Through Satellite Imagery
Instant Detect is a conservation system designed to remotely monitor wildlife population and movements, and to play a leading role in anti-poaching efforts. The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) developed Instant Detect with funding from Google’s Global Impact Award, which it won in 2013.
Tags: Asset Tracking
June 28, 2016
SparkFun Distribution in the USA
We’re pleased to announce that SparkFun are now an official distributor of the RockBLOCK unit in the USA.
Tags: News
March 2, 2016
New Flexible Antenna and Interface Options for RockBLOCK Mk2
Already established as an innovative, low-cost satcom system for commercial M2M applications and internet of things (IoT) developers, Ground Control’s RockBLOCK plug and play two-way global communications system has been upgraded to offer more flexibility for commercial users.
Tags: News
March 15, 2015
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