Data Logger Integration

What we do

Data loggers have changed the way we see the world. By taking periodic recordings of measurements from sensors and instruments located on the highest mountains and remotest oceans, scientists can record and predict future events. Ground Control provides communication solutions for connectivity with data loggers anywhere on the planet.

Data loggers are smaller and more mobile to meet a vast range of scientific applications. There is the capability to monitor and collect data and then power up the satellite modem to transmit data at timely intervals. This can be datasets or minimal transmission of only changes in values of interest. Pairing the right data logger with a satellite modem allows reporting by exception when data transmission is triggered by a threshold breach. Bi-directional connectivity enables remotely connected dataloggers to be interrogated to ensure sensors and instruments are delivering credible data.

“Over 40% reduction in the time required to detect and fix an issue [can be] achieved by impeccable synchronous effort of device and software.” – Online Engineering & Internet of Things

Never has it been so important to collect data from every corner of the world as scientists delve further into understanding how human activity is impacting on the planet. Satellite connectivity has a global reach. The transition from dial-up connections to GPRS and now IP connectivity allows greater volumes of data to be gathered for exploration of sustainable energy, monitoring, the capture of carbon to predicting natural disasters.

Our services include hardware, software and services to support the scientific community around the world:

Connectivity anywhere on the planet
IP and serial connectivity options
Lower power consumption.
Reliable data timely data delivery
Technical support services pre and post deployment

Case Studies

Case Study

SCADASat and Garth Wind Shetland Islands Scotland

The SCADASat solution provides the connectivity between the wind farm and the termination point, reporting the data in real-time to effectively control the power generation. This is a crucial function to prevent power saturation at the point of termination and ensure most economic use of the power generated.

Case Study

Optimising Elevator Maintenance

Housing associations and local authorities across the UK are responsible for the maintenance and operation of tens of thousands of elevators. Maintaining these machines and keeping them in optimal operating condition is a constant challenge that requires 24-hour connectivity and surveillance.

Case Study

Automated Landslide Monitoring

Slide Sentinel is a fully automated landslide monitoring system using RTK. It regularly monitors landslide activity with high spatiotemporal resolution and centimetre-level accuracy for long-term deployments. Measuring this way aids in early warning information and limits the use of invasive and expensive drilling.

Devices for Data Logger Satellite Connectivity

The RockBlock+ allows connectivity via Iridium’s Short Burst Data service. If the monitoring application requires a small form factor satellite modem, often the solution is to integrate the RockBLOCK with a small Iridium antenna.

As data loggers and sensors evolve, IP connectivity has become the norm. The small form factor of BGAN M2M terminals such as the Cobham Explorer 540 coupled with the ease of integration and installation allow greater data volumes to be transmitted from sites.

The new RockREMOTE has been designed for industrial IoT applications, and offers hybrid LTE / Iridium Certus connectivity

Waterproof and ruggedized, the RockBLOCK+ offers plug and play satellite connectivity using Iridium's SBD service

BGAN terminals like the Explorer 540 allow greater volumes of data to be transmitted from sites with least-cost routing

Here for you

If you work with data loggers and want to find out more about how we can ensure your satellite connectivity is up to scratch, please complete our contact form.

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