satellite internet connection

FISHGUTS · 27 Mar 2014 at 20:59

Bit of a random one.

I need to take an internet connection to a wind turbine.
It's around 600 mtrs from a bt(fibre) connection point.
Speed of the connection isn't an issue, but reliability is.
From a basic look at things I've ruled out some kind of line of site or GSM connection.

I could do a cable run, but how reliable is a satellite connection?
I'll obviously look for industry advice, but would kindly like some pointers on any thoughts you clever fellows could give?

GefGz · 27 Mar 2014 at 21:04

Satellite is "reliable" but you inherently suffer from MASSIVE latency, if whatever you're using isn't crucial to the operating of the wind turbine(yeah that is a bit weird LOL) then Satellite will definitely be easier than running cable if you can factor in the increase in latency.

But again, this depends on what SatISP you're using, I know it's really popular in Ireland and really good too apparently, not sure of the services offered in NW England..

EDIT: Why the hell does a wind turbine need an internet connection

FISHGUTS · 27 Mar 2014 at 21:21

EDIT: Why the hell does a wind turbine need an internet connection

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It's monitored as part of a service contract. A blade goes out of balance or component starts to go, they know before it causes a major problem and can repair it quickly to reduce down time.

They guarantee the turbine availability time.
Down time of an internet connection is not included in this I believe.

GefGz · 27 Mar 2014 at 21:24

It's monitored as part of a service contract. A blade goes out of balance or component starts to go, they know before it causes a major problem and can repair it quickly to reduce down time.

They guarantee the turbine availability time.
Down time of an internet connection is not included in this I believe.

I'd check with whoever can offer you Satellite and check if they've got an SLA on one of their packages, as you're offering(guaranteeing..) as close to 100% availability you can't really rely on residential internet.

MissChief · 27 Mar 2014 at 22:06

If the turbine turns into the wind is there a possibility the turbine may actually block the connection if the wind is blowing a certain way? What about a 3G dongle?

visibleman · 27 Mar 2014 at 22:43

FISHGUTS said:
....GSM connection

If you can get network coverage, why have you ruled out GSM/GPRS/3G?
It's the usual port of call for getting a connection to in-the-field hardware and depending on data transfers, it can work out the most cost efficient solution.

FISHGUTS · 28 Mar 2014 at 07:52

Network coverage is poor.