Map Layers: Orbcomm Satellites

The Orbcomm Satellites map layer in GSatTrack utilizes data from the Orbcomm satellite constellation, a network of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, to offer users a comprehensive view of satellite coverage and connectivity. By integrating this layer into the GSatTrack platform, users gain valuable insights into the location, status, and availability of Orbcomm satellites, enabling them to optimize communication and tracking operations in remote areas, maritime environments, and other challenging terrain.

Additional Information

How-To: Enable Map Layers: Orbcomm Satellites

Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and click on “Layers”
Click on “Orbcomm Satellites”
Interact with the new map data

How-To: Disable Map Layers: Orbcomm Satellites

Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and click on “Layers”
Click on “Orbcomm Satellites”
World Satellite Infrared data will no longer be visible

Key Features

Real-time Satellite Tracking: The map layer offers real-time tracking of Orbcomm satellites, allowing users to monitor their orbits, positions, and connectivity status, ensuring reliable communication and tracking capabilities.
Coverage Visualization: Users can visualize the coverage area of Orbcomm satellites, including regions with seamless global coverage as well as areas with limited or no coverage, enabling strategic deployment of assets and communication devices.
Multi-satellite Connectivity: GSatTrack supports multi-satellite connectivity, allowing users to establish communication links with multiple Orbcomm satellites simultaneously to ensure redundancy, reliability, and continuity of operations.
Customizable Display Options: Users can customize the display by overlaying satellite tracking data with additional information such as terrain maps, asset locations, or communication paths, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making.
Historical Data Analysis: Users can access historical data on satellite orbits and connectivity, facilitating trend analysis, performance evaluation, and optimization of satellite-based communication and tracking systems.
Integration Capabilities: The Orbcomm Satellites map layer seamlessly integrates with other features and functionalities within GSatTrack, such as asset tracking, messaging, and geofencing, enhancing its utility for various applications in remote communication and tracking.

Use Cases

The Orbcomm Satellites map layer is valuable in a variety of operational scenarios:

Maritime Communication: Maritime industries, including shipping, fishing, and offshore drilling, can utilize the map layer to establish reliable communication links with vessels and offshore platforms, ensuring connectivity and safety at sea.
Emergency Response: Emergency response teams and disaster relief organizations can leverage satellite-based communication to establish communication networks in disaster-affected areas, coordinate rescue and relief efforts, and maintain situational awareness in remote or inaccessible locations.
Remote Monitoring: Environmental monitoring agencies and research institutions can use satellite-based communication to collect and transmit data from remote sensors, weather stations, and environmental monitoring devices, facilitating real-time monitoring and analysis of environmental conditions.
Global Connectivity: Organizations with operations in remote or underserved regions, such as humanitarian aid agencies, expeditionary teams, and scientific research expeditions, can rely on satellite-based communication to maintain connectivity and access critical information and resources.
Aviation Communication: Aviation operators, including airlines, charter companies, and emergency medical services, can use the map layer to establish communication links with aircraft, ensuring reliable voice and data connectivity during flights, particularly in remote or oceanic airspace.
Energy Sector: Oil and gas companies, renewable energy providers, and utility operators can utilize satellite-based communication to monitor and manage remote infrastructure such as pipelines, power plants, and offshore platforms, ensuring operational efficiency and safety.