Kinéis Satellite Network
The Kinéis satellite network provides dedicated, ultra-low power satellite connectivity designed specifically for remote IoT applications and low data telemetry.
Operating a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, Kinéis enables two way communication and asset monitoring in hard to reach locations where terrestrial connectivity is unavailable.
Dryad Silvanet Wildfire Sensor
The Dryad Silvanet Wildfire Sensor combines solar-powered air quality monitoring with direct-to-satellite transmission. Leveraging Kinéis satellite connectivity, it delivers real time fire detection alerts and microclimate metrics from dense forest canopies straight to field operators.
KIM2 Shield
The KIM2 Shield is an expansion PCB that enables Kinéis satellite connectivity for rapid hardware prototyping. By stacking onto an Arduino Uno or STM32 Nucleo boards or connecting directly to a PC via USB, it allows developers to test two way satellite messaging.
KIM2 Module
The KIM2 is a compact, ultra low power transceiver module designed to integrate satellite connectivity into custom IoT hardware. Featuring bidirectional messaging and GPS-free Doppler positioning, it allows developers to quickly add reliable telemetry and asset tracking to remote field devices.
Kinéis Coverage
Kinéis provides global satellite coverage designed for low power IoT tracking and remote sensor monitoring. Built on more than 40 years of satellite data collection heritage from the Argos system, the network operates a dedicated constellation of 25 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) nanosatellites positioned across 5 orbital planes at an altitude of 650 km.
This polar orbital configuration delivers consistent connectivity across the globe, including oceans and polar regions. Operating in Low Earth Orbit ensures frequent satellite pass times, minimal transmission latency, and significantly lower terminal power consumption compared to traditional geostationary satellite networks.
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Kinéis Network Capabilities
Connecting to the Kinéis network offers distinct technical features for remote monitoring and low power telemetry:
- Optimized Energy Efficiency: Specialized RF protocols keep idle current under 3 µA, making the network ideal for battery operated and solar-powered endpoints.
- Integrated Doppler Positioning: Native Doppler geolocation provides position tracking without requiring the additional power draw of a GNSS receiver.
- Bi-Directional Messaging: Downlink capability enables remote configuration updates, device commands, and acknowledgments alongside uplink telemetry.
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Are you planning a satellite-enabled IoT project and need to know if the Kinéis constellation will meet your operational requirements?
With over 20 years of experience managing remote connectivity worldwide, our technical specialists are on hand to answer your questions, evaluate hardware compatibility, or help compare Kinéis with alternative satellite networks for your deployment.
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