2 MIN. READ Most people wouldn’t associate modern space satellites with the oil and gas industry. However, with more technology available than ever before, engineers on the ground are more than willing to inspect satellite data when... Read More
2 MIN. READ Market research predicts that the total revenues of the dedicated internet of Things (IoT) will reach $990 million by 2030. This forecast flows from the ability of satellites to connect IoT devices. The need... Read More
2 MIN. READ Wildfires ravage property and shatter lives. In 2018, the Camp Fire, the most destructive fire in California history, devastated whole communities, and investigators implicated power lines in touching off the blaze. In 2019, the Kincade... Read More
Most people in the U.S. have likely have heard about the massive bombing in Nashville on Christmas Day. Fortunately, human injuries were minimal—only the perpetrator died and three people were injured. However, according to the Tennessean, the blast... Read More
Utility companies value satellite technology to improve their efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. For years they have relied on geographic information systems (GIS) for precise infrastructure mapping and locating. Utilities also use satellites for remote imaging and... Read More
Critical infrastructure such as railways, pipelines and electrical grids is susceptible to manmade threats. These unfortunate incidents are time-consuming and expensive to remedy. Satellite technology improves communication and helps diagnose potential problems in vital infrastructure quickly and accurately.... Read More
With natural disasters becoming more common and intense, it’s important to use the tools available to lend a helping hand. Satellite technology has many beneficial uses in relation to minimizing the impact felt from these disruptive events. The... Read More
Satellite communication could be the key to building green, high-performance grids in the future. In fact, 60% of utility companies already rely on satellite communication, and another 22% plan on adopting the technology soon. The technology is uniquely... Read More
Recent wildfires prompted the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to investigate the potential responsibility of utility companies and issue new regulations. Three companies, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric Company(PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric company,... Read More