Rockblock Mk2 Case Study

ROCKBLOCK MK2: Communication beyond limits

In this 21 century communication is our basic requirement. Some time we are in an area where Wi-fi, GSM and other terrestrial communication are not available so we are no able to communicate or send messages to others. Without any terrestrial connectivity we are not able to install any project that is required one way or two way connectivity. In this situation satellite communication device comes to help us. So we can us to send or receive data using satellites for our projects like Oil pipelines, Weather data, Location tracking and Emergency communication etc.

What is RockBlock Mk2:
RockBlock Mk2 is a satcom (satellite communication) device to communicate over Iridium global satellite network. Rock block manufacturer by UK based rock seven company. Rock seven are manufacturer of Iridium based satellite tracking and communication system.
RockBlock Mk2 is a very good module for SATCOM project that’s required SBD (Short Burst Data) like Location tracking, Weather balloons etc. This is able to send/receive short messages from anywhere on earth with view of sky. This device can work beyond the reach of Wi-fi, GSM, 3G/4G coverage. You can send/receive message from Land, Sea and air. Compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac, Arduino and
No annual contract is required. Line rental costs £8.00 per month and includes access to The RockBLOCK management system for managing your devices. To send and receive data this requires Credit. Each time you send of receive data this used Credits (1 Credit per 50 bytes).1 credit is also used if you check your mailbox. Credits do not expire, even if you are paying no line rental. Credits are shared/pooled between all of the devices on your account. For more information you can check official website