Case Studies | Satellite IoT in Action

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.

Reliable Remote Recloser Communications Using Satellite Connectivity

Satellite backhaul helps a Brazilian utility maintain reliable SCADA communications with remote reclosers, improving resilience, visibility and deployment at scale.

Facilitating Renewable Energy with RWE

Satellite-connected hydrology stations help RWE monitor rainfall and water levels in Snowdonia, increasing renewable energy output while reducing waste and flood risk.

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.

Maintaining Confidence in Vessel Position in GNSS-Compromised Environments

Ambrey is incorporating RockFLEET Assured into its maritime services, helping operators maintain confidence in vessel position when GNSS is disrupted.

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.