Case Studies | Satellite IoT in Action

Off-Grid Fire Prevention Systems

RockBLOCK 9602 enables an off-grid wildfire prevention system to detect threats, send alerts and remotely activate high-pressure sprinklers via satellite.

Drifting Buoys for Multi-Use Projects

Maker Buoy uses RockBLOCK 9603 to transmit ocean drift, sea temperature and position data from compact, solar-powered research buoys.

Data Buoys for Offshore Telemetry

OSIL uses RockBLOCK to transmit oceanographic, weather and water quality data from offshore buoys beyond cellular coverage.

Space-Bound Instrumentation Packages

RockBLOCK 9602 provides reliable GPS data from high altitude instrument packages, helping a school space program maintain its microwave communications link.

Finding Optimum Oil and Gas Sites with 40Geo Drifting Data Buoys

Satellite-connected drifting buoys help 40Geo collect offshore data that informs where and when oil and gas operators should develop new sites.

Keeping Flood Monitoring Data Flowing When It Matters Most

Satellite connectivity keeps Green Stream’s flood monitoring data flowing from remote and high risk sites, even when severe weather disrupts cellular networks.

Smart Satellite Buoys Reducing Ghost Gear and Protecting Oceans

Satellite-connected buoys help fishing crews recover lost gear, prevent poaching and reduce the harm caused by abandoned traps and ghost fishing.

Epsom College and the Microtransat Challenge

Epsom College students used RockBLOCK satellite connectivity to track an autonomous sailing boat attempting to cross the Atlantic in the Microtransat Challenge.

How RockBLOCK Helps Deliver Critical Medical Care via Drone

Satellite connectivity helps Skylift UAV maintain reliable contact with medical delivery drones carrying chemotherapy and prescriptions to the Isle of Wight.

Charting New Waters: The Impact of Satellite IoT on Oshen’s Ocean Robots

Satellite IoT keeps Oshen’s ocean robots connected beyond cellular coverage, supporting weather forecasting, marine research and wildlife monitoring.

Supporting Vessel Monitoring System Regulations

Ground Control and Pivotel support vessel monitoring compliance across Queensland and New Zealand with reliable tracking, messaging and catch reporting.

Keeping Canada’s Waterways Clean and Safe with RockBLOCK Plus

Satellite-connected monitoring helps the Canadian Coast Guard track hazardous vessels, respond faster to risks and protect waterways from pollution.