Iridium Case Studies

Iridium Short Burst Data Aids In Hazardous Vessel Monitoring

Derelict vessels pose a threat to coastal waterways, indigenous communities, and the environment.

Predicting Floods in Coastal South Africa

The terrain and tropical weather of South Africa’s eThekwini Municipality (including City of Durban) contribute to frequent, devastating flooding. The local government needs an early flood warning system to prevent loss of life and costly infrastructure damage.

Iridium Connected® Drones Deliver Vaccines in Remote Areas

Children in a remote Island in the South Pacific Ocean go unvaccinated because of logistical challenges in distributing medical supplies over treacherous terrain.

Iridium® Push-To-Talk Helps Promote Coexistence Between Communities and Wildlife in Kenya

Home to many diverse peoples and wildlife, the Kenyan savannah is monitored by community rangers who historically had to rely on a patchy network of radio and cell towers to stay connected.

Iridium® Keeps Relief Flights Connected After Indonesian Tsunami

Many Indonesian islands lack airport or air traffic control infrastructure, making the delivery of food and medical supplies after a natural disaster difficult for pilots.

Iridium Short Burst Data® Helps Coordinate Disaster Response in Canada

Flooding in Canada’s major cities of Ottawa and Montreal prompted hundreds of evacuations and the mobilization of Canada’s LENTUS natural disaster response program.