Monitoring
Via Satellite- Two-way communications with environmental monitoring systems
- Simple installation, no FCC licensing
- Interactive internet data analysis
- Low cost satellite communications, especially in remote locations
- No directional
- Low earth orbiting satellite (LEOS) communications provided by ORBCOMMSM
- Compatible with Stevens AxSys MPU
- Optional global positioning
Utilizing a small, rugged communicator and a straight whip antenna, the system is designed for remote, low power applications, operating from simple 12 VDC power. Installation requires no special site analysis, surveys, directional antenna considerations, or any other special requirements commonly involved in remote telemetry systems.
System Features
A complete system consists of an AxSys MPU, appropriate sensor, a communicator with antenna, and a power source. Systems can conveniently integrate solar panels for charging batteries. The AxSys MPU provides continuous, onsite monitoring and data logging. Stored data can be downloaded periodically over the satellite link, and operational parameters can also be adjusted remotely over the link. A variety of parameters can be monitored, including water level and flow, temperature and precipitation, and water quality parameters such as DO, Temperature, Conductivity and pH.
The ORBCOMMSM System
ORBCOMMSM is the world’s first, wireless, two-way data and message communications system providing worldwide coverage. The global system includes up to 36 MicroStar Satellites, of which two are currently in place and operational. Data is communicated to earth gateways via narrow band VHF frequencies.
Communicators are small, lightweight devices capable of accessing the system and transferring data. They transmit at 2400 bps and receive at 4800 bps. These devices integrate together with data collection and monitoring equipment to provide full transfer capability to and from the ORBCOMMSM system, and thus to the end user.
Data received and transmitted by the satellites is moved through earthbound "Gateway Earth Stations", and from there to the ORBCOMMSM Network Control Center. Data can be sent and received by the end user using a personal computer equipped with a dial-up modem using the internet.
ORBCOMMSM is a federally licensed carrier. All FCC requirements are met by ORBCOMMSM, making universal application possible anywhere in the United States, and soon in many foreign countries
