IoT connectivity for environmental monitoring

How can IoT connectivity benefit environmental monitoring?

Information that would otherwise be challenging to access due to the absence of internet networks can be readily delivered through satellite connectivity.

Problem

As a living thing, the environment can be tricky to monitor and terrestrial connectivity can be affected by environmental factors, such as weather conditions and interference.

With climate change, we face numerous challenges, including optimizing water resources, protecting marine biodiversity, addressing the increasing frequency of forest fires, and managing the rising sea levels.

The high cost of cleaning up contaminated groundwater sources underscores the importance of mitigating the risk of contamination.

Solution

IoT satellite connectivity supports efficient water management by tracking soil moisture, streamflow and groundwater quality, while aiding marine biodiversity protection through data on sea temperatures, ocean acidification, and coral reef health. It also helps predict and mitigate forest fires by measuring air temperature, CO₂ levels, and vegetation dryness, and addresses rising sea levels by monitoring coastal erosion and storm surges. By providing reliable data in remote and weather-affected areas, satellite IoT ensures effective responses to these pressing issues.