Map Layers: Iridium Satellites

The Iridium Satellites map layer plots the Iridium low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation in GSatTrack, showing satellite location, status, and coverage. This helps users gauge connectivity for tracking and communication in remote areas, maritime environments, and other challenging terrain.

Additional Information

How-To: Enable Map Layers: Iridium Satellites

1. Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and click on “Layers”

2. Click on “Iridium Satellites”

3. Interact with the new map data

How-To: Disable Map Layers: Iridium Satellites

1. Go to the Map Mode Indicator in the top right-hand corner of the portal and click on “Layers”

2. Click on “Iridium Satellites”

3. World Satellite Infrared data will no longer be visible

Key Features

• Real-time Satellite Tracking — Monitor Iridium satellite orbits, positions, and connectivity status as they update.

• Coverage Visualization — See where coverage is global, limited, or unavailable to plan asset and device deployment.

• Multi-satellite Connectivity — Link to multiple Iridium satellites at once for redundancy and continuity.

• Customizable Display — Overlay satellite data with terrain maps, asset locations, or communication paths.

• Historical Data Analysis — Access past orbit and connectivity data for trend analysis and performance evaluation.

• Integration — Works alongside GSatTrack asset tracking, messaging, and geofencing.

Use Cases

• Asset Tracking — Track vehicles, equipment, and personnel in remote operations such as mining, forestry, and oil and gas.

• Maritime Communication — Maintain communication links with vessels and offshore platforms at sea.

• Emergency Response — Establish communication networks in disaster-affected or inaccessible areas to coordinate relief.

• Remote Monitoring — Collect and transmit data from remote sensors and environmental monitoring stations.