Disaster Recovery Connectivity

Satellite Services for Disaster Recovery and Relief

Natural disasters are increasing in volume and intensity – indeed there has been a tenfold increase in the number of natural disasters since the 1960s (source: Institute for Economics & Peace). Floods and storms make up the majority of these incidents, downing power lines, cutting off communities, destroying property, and endangering lives.

Disaster recovery as a term doesn’t begin and end with natural disasters: it covers ransomware attacks where hackers take down communication networks, crippling emergency services, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations alike.

“Although natural disasters have a devastating effect on countries and their populations, satellite communications can help predict, monitor and assist in providing relief to those affected.” – Ilaria Bencivenga, Access Partnership

Governments and businesses alike need robust disaster recovery plans should the worst happen, underpinned by procedures for command, control and communications. Ground Control supports these plans by providing reliable, secure satellite communications, which operate independently of any public infrastructure.

From low cost, easy to operate satellite phones for connecting first responders, to mobile VSAT dishes that can be fixed to cars, trucks, trailers and RVs, to auto-acquire satellite internet terminals that operate when a vehicle or vessel is moving: Ground Control has a huge range and the expertise behind it to help you make the right decisions. We even work with a specialty vehicle company to equip mobile command centers for a variety of organizations.

Case Studies

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Aviation Trackers for Search and Rescue

Aviation is considered one of the safest methods of travel, but with technical or human error, mistakes and accidents can still happen, leaving pilots and passengers in need of rescue.

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Off-Grid Fire-Prevention Systems

RockBLOCK is a versatile, compact, low-power and dependable way of sending and receiving data from remote homes. It uses the Iridium satellite network, giving truly global coverage and is a vital part of fire prevention systems.

When it's a race against time, we've got you covered

One thing is certain: disasters will happen. Being prepared with processes and equipment that allow you to assume command and control of a situation quickly could limit the damage and even save lives. Ground Control has special rates for first responders whose need for this sort of equipment will hopefully be irregular – do get in touch to discuss.

Case-based for all-weather use, the MissionLINK utilises Iridium Certus, for reliable, 100% global coverage

A one-person setup and easily transportable mobile VSAT solution that can be used in any environment

Push To Talk (PTT) satellite phones that allow predefined talkgroups to connect, anywhere in the world

Here for you

Whether you’re in government or the private sector, if you’re looking for reliable, robust connectivity to ensure you can remain effective in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, Ground Control can help. Just complete the form and we’ll be in touch.

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