GPS monitoring of marine buoys using SIGFOX for Aquatic Biotechnology
Company
Aquatic Biotechnology, a company specializing in instrumentation for aquatic biotechnology, focused on research projects and marine system control using IoT technologies and wireless communications.
Challenge
Design an autonomous tracking system for marine buoys capable of wirelessly transmitting their GPS position, with extremely low energy consumption and reliability in marine environments.
The solution had to allow remote visualization of the buoys' position through an intuitive and accessible web platform.
Problem
- Complexity of SIGFOX communication: Adapting the SIGFOX radio module to the specific requirements of the project presented significant technical challenges.
- Energy constraints: The system had to operate for long periods on battery power, minimizing energy consumption.
- Demanding marine environment: It was necessary to ensure reliability in adverse conditions and remote locations.
- Lack of centralized visibility: Without a web platform, tracking the position of the buoys was inefficient and scattered.
Solution
How we do it?
Surcontrol designed and developed a specific electronic board integrating a SIGFOX communication module and a GPS positioning system. The board was optimized for ultra-low power consumption, allowing periodic reading of GPS coordinates and their wireless transmission via the SIGFOX network.
At the same time, a web application was developed that received the transmitted coordinates, stored them in a database, and displayed them on a visual interface with an interactive map, allowing the customer to check the position of each buoy in real time.
Results
- Remote and accurate monitoring of the GPS position of marine buoys.
- Reliable wireless communication using SIGFOX technology.
- Very low energy consumption system, ideal for long-term deployments.
- Intuitive web platform with interactive map for data visualization.
- Significant improvement in the control, tracking, and management of devices in the open sea.