Case Studies | Satellite IoT in Action

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.

Preventing poaching in Gabon with RockREMOTE IMT

Discover how Digital Forest and Ground Control use RockREMOTE IMT and satellite IoT to deliver real-time AI camera alerts that help prevent poaching in Gabon.

Smart Bird Boxes for Remote Wildlife Monitoring

Discover how Okala and Ground Control created smart bird boxes with cameras, sensors and satellite connectivity for remote wildlife monitoring.

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.

BGAN M2M’s Role in Soil Moisture Monitoring to Help Combat Climate Change

Satellite connectivity delivers near-real time soil moisture data from remote COSMOS-UK monitoring sites, supporting farming, flood forecasting and climate research.

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.

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.

Tracking Glacier Melt on Everest: Satellite IoT in the Western Cwm

Satellite IoT helps scientists track glacier melt on Mount Everest, sending critical environmental data from the remote Western Cwm.

Scaling Ocean Data Collection Through Satellite-Enabled Buoy Technology

How Sofar Ocean uses the RockBLOCK 9602 satellite modem to transmit real-time ocean data from remote Spotter buoys worldwide.

Removing Carbon from the Ocean with the Help of Satellite IoT

Running Tide is developing a carbon removal system to integrate & amplify natural carbon removal pathways. Here's how Satellite IoT helps.