Satellite Connectivity
Course Overview
Extending connectivity to certain areas of a farm can be challenging, particularly where mobile coverage is limited or unavailable.
In this course, NSW DPIRD Agtech Specialist Justin Matthews explores how satellite connectivity can help connect people, equipment and monitoring technologies when other networks are unavailable or unreliable.
Using industry insights and real-world examples, this course examines the factors that influence performance, cost and reliability, helping you assess whether satellite connectivity is the right fit for your operation. Explore how satellite can be used on its own or combined with technologies such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks to create a more reliable connectivity solution.
Why complete this course
- Learn how satellite connectivity works on farms
- Identify when satellite connectivity is the best option for your farming operation
- Understand different types of satellite systems and how they are used
- Recognise what affects satellite performance, cost and reliability
- Plan connectivity for farms with limited or no mobile coverage
Who should complete this course?
This course is suitable for farmers, farm managers and agricultural businesses looking to improve connectivity in remote or low-coverage areas. Understand how satellite technology can support communication, monitoring and farm operations. Sign up to Agtech Academy.
What you will learn
- What satellite connectivity is and how it works on farms
- The difference between LEO, MEO and GEO satellite systems
- How latency and satellite overfly can affect communication speed and data delivery.
- What "overfly" means and how it impacts data timing
- When to use direct satellite versus hybrid connectivity systems
- How satellite supports common Agtech devices, including water tank sensors, soil moisture probes, weather stations, livestock monitoring devices
- When satellite is the best option, and when you should consider alternatives
- How to balance cost, performance and coverage
- How to design a reliable system that includes backup connectivity options
- Practical tips from industry on choosing the right connectivity solution
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