Abstract
As satellite communications provide ubiquitous coverage, they play a key role in providing Internet connectivity in remote or marginalized areas, so as to enable the vision of a truly global connectivity of the Internet of Things (IoT). However, these areas often lack reliable electricity supply. Thus, this paper proposes a satellite internet access point powered by solar energy, so that a stable Internet connection can be provided. The access point provides Wi-Fi coverage so that sensors, IoT, and devices can connect to the access point using the Wi-Fi, a common wireless technology. Our design took some cost-saving measures to make it affordable and selected the components that require minimal maintenance operations. The satellite access point costs about USD $500, and can provide four days of Internet connectivity without solar energy.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1409 |
Journal | Sensors |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2020 |
Keywords
- Geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO) satellite networks
- IoT
- Low earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks
- Remote areas
- Satellite internet
- Solar panel
- Solar supply
- Wi-Fi