SBD (Short Burst Data)
Global asset tracking and the core of the Internet of Things
Short Burst Data (SBD) is a highly specialized, streamlined, and efficient two-way satellite data transmission service designed for the instantaneous transmission of small data packets anywhere. SBD is primarily provided by the Iridium satellite network, operating through its unique constellation of 66 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, ensuring 100% global coverage, including the North and South Poles, which are not covered by traditional Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites. This service is designed with reliability, low latency, and extremely low power consumption in mind, making it ideal for remote monitoring and tracking applications.
Technological advantages
Designed for M2M (machine-to-machine) communications
SBD allows devices to send and receive information in extremely small data blocks (typically less than 2 KB), which differs from the high-capacity data transmission requirements of traditional circuit-switched or broadband services. This design allows SBD terminal modules to remain lightweight, low-cost, and consume very low power, making them ideal for battery-powered devices. **In addition, by pairing with cloud connectivity platforms such as xCloudConnect, connecting to satellite networks will be easier and more reliable, streamlining the process of data capture and management. Whether transmitting GPS positioning, instrument readings, or emergency alarms from ships, trucks, remote instruments, or environmental sensors, SBD can transmit data from remote field sites to a central host system or cloud platform in seconds, achieving near-instant data exchange.
Widely used
Across sea, land and air industries
BD services are a key technology in the global Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M applications. Their reliability and global reach make them indispensable across multiple industries, including maritime tracking (e.g., Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)), Aircraft Flight Following (AFF), oil and gas pipeline monitoring, government and military asset management, and scientific research (e.g., weather buoys and animal tracking). Choosing SBD means ensuring the real-time transmission and receipt of critical information, regardless of the location of your assets, ensuring maximum efficiency and security for global operations.
Iridium SBD Data Service: Unlocking the Potential of Your Global IoT
In extreme environments, efficient and reliable data transmission is critical to the continued operation of devices. Iridium's SBD (Short Burst Data) service is the optimal solution designed to meet the needs of these low-data-volume, non-real-time Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Flexible options to speed up product launch
Regardless of your development needs and resource scale, N3D can provide the most suitable access solution:
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DIY Developers: You can purchase the Iridium SBD 9603 module directly, design your own, and deeply integrate it into your product hardware for a high degree of customization.
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Rapid Deployers (Ready-to-Use): You can choose to purchase Iridium Edge or Edge Pro off-the-shelf. These certified devices come with full satellite communication capabilities, significantly reducing your development time.
xCloud Connect: Simplifying the Complexity of Satellite Networks
Satellite communications require complex and time-consuming background management and data processing. To address this, N3D developed the xCloud Connect service.
xCloud Connect provides a standardized, efficient cloud brokerage platform that seamlessly and securely connects raw SBD data from the Iridium satellite network to your applications or databases.
With xCloud Connect, you can:
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Focus on your core business: No need to deal with complex satellite network protocols and interfaces yourself.
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Rapid deployment: Accelerate data access and product launch.
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Improve efficiency: Manage and utilize your satellite data in the most efficient way.
Choose N3D and empower your products with global communication capabilities. Contact us today to unlock new horizons for your IoT applications.
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