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Satellite Communication For IoT Networks

  • Report

  • 32 Pages
  • July 2019
  • Region: Global
  • Netscribes (India) Pvt Ltd
  • ID: 4825861

Demand of IoT End-Device Connectivity is Driving the need for Innovative Communication Techniques

The satellite IoT industry is undergoing a transformation with the emergence of NewSpace and the rising demand for global IoT connectivity. Exploration of innovative satellite solutions, adoption of robust and dynamic business models, and a growing shift in investments and research from the public to private organizations are fast emerging as the key trends in the satellite IoT ecosystem.

The demand for IoT end-device connectivity is driving the need for innovative communication techniques. In addition to the terrestrial infrastructure, satellite communication appears set to play a key role in supporting IoT applications in diverse areas, including mining locations, deep sea, and remote sites where cellular connectivity is unavailable.

This report includes an overview of the emerging trends in satellite communication for IoT applications, highlighting the interest around the exploration of new orbits, development of nanosatellites, and impact of blockchain, AI and 5G for a connected satellite environment.

Competitive Analysis
This section includes a study of the leading satellite companies and other emerging firms operating in the IoT space. These include entities like Inmarsat, Iridium Communications, Intelsat, Globalstar, and Orbcomm.

The report also provides an overview of the startups offering LEO nanosatellites. Most of these companies are focusing on building LEO constellations in the coming years and are partnering with IoT companies and operators for delivering enhanced connectivity solutions for a streamlined IoT ecosystem. The ultimate goal here is to deliver real-time satellite communication for the IoT ecosystem.

The startups covered in the report include,


  • Myriota
  • Aistech
  • SAS
  • Open Cosmos
  • Astrocast
  • Fleet Space Technologies
  • Hiber
  • Analytical Space
  • Kepler Communications
  • Commsat Technology Development Co Ltd
  • KLEO
  • Kinesis
  • NanoAvionics
  • Accion Systems
  • Phase Four
  • Syrlinks
  • Vector
  • LinkSpace
  • Helio Wire
  • Kymeta
  • Phasor

Key Insights:


  • Demand for small LEO satellites is increasing with the need to deliver accelerated space services.
  • Hybrid satellite-terrestrial configurations are going mainstream as support for advanced applications such as autonomous vehicles and autonomous vessels.
  • Machine learning techniques are being investigated for interference mitigation, fault prediction, dynamic beam scheduling, and inter-satellite switching in a multi-satellite communication system.
  • Adopting quantum computing and blockchain in IoT space applications can help in addressing security challenges.
  • Low-cost, compact, and electronically steered antennas are being developed for tracking LEO satellites. The efforts in this direction include phased array and metamaterial-based antennas.
  • Key questions addressed in the report:
  • How LEO satellites are addressing the requirements of the IoT market?
  • What are the major IoT applications using satellite communication?
  • What are the partnership details and future roadmaps of the NewSpace companies?
  • How are emerging technologies like 5G, AI, blockchain and quantum computing impacting the satellite IoT ecosystem?
  • What are the opportunities for non-space companies (automotive, cloud providers, and telecom companies) in the satellite IoT space?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
1.1 Market scope and segmentation
1.2 Key questions answered in this study
1.3 Executive summary

2. North America Connected Retail Solutions Market – Overview
2.1 Market definitions
2.2 Market overview
2.2.1 North America market revenue (USD Bn)
2.2.2 Forecasted North America market revenue (USD Bn)
2.2.3 Country-wise market revenue (USD Bn)
2.3 Market trends
2.4 Market drivers and challenges

3. North America Connected Retail Solutions Market – Based on Applications
3.1. Supply Chain Management
3.1.1 Market overview
3.1.2 Forecasted market segment revenue (USD Bn)
3.2 Customer Relationship Management
3.2.1 Market overview
3.2.2 Forecasted market segment revenue (USD Bn)
3.3 Business Analytics/Business Intelligence
3.3.1 Market overview
3.3.2 Forecasted market segment revenue (USD Bn)
3.4 Other applications
3.4.1 Market overview
3.4.2 Forecasted market segment revenue (USD Bn)

4. The United States Connected Retail Solutions Market
4.1. Overview
4.1.1 Revenue (USD Bn)
4.1.2 Forecasted market revenue (USD Bn)
4.2. Trends
4.3. Drivers and challenges

5. Canada Connected Retail Solutions Market
5.1. Overview
5.1.1 Revenue (USD Bn)
5.1.2 Forecasted market revenue (USD Bn)
5.2. Trends
5.3. Drivers and challenges

6. Competitive Landscape
6.1 Cisco Systems*
6.1.1 Company snapshot
6.1.2 Products
6.1.3 Strategic initiatives
6.1.4 Countries present
6.1.5 Key people
6.2 Verizon Communications
6.3 IBM
6.4 Microsoft
6.5 Intel

7. Conclusion
7.1. Future outlook

8. Appendix
8.1 List of tables
8.2 Assumptions
8.3 Research methodology
8.4 Disclaimer


Companies Mentioned

  • Accion Systems
  • Aistech
  • Analytical Space
  • Astrocast
  • Cisco Systems
  • Commsat Technology Development Co Ltd
  • Fleet Space Technologies
  • Globalstar
  • Helio Wire
  • Hiber
  • IBM
  • Inmarsat
  • Intel
  • Intelsat
  • Iridium Communications
  • Kepler Communications
  • Kinesis
  • KLEO
  • Kymeta
  • LinkSpace
  • Microsoft
  • Myriota
  • NanoAvionics
  • Open Cosmos
  • Orbcomm
  • Phase Four
  • Phasor
  • SAS
  • Syrlinks
  • Vector
  • Verizon Communications

Methodology

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