We have sent test data into space! This exciting development results from research into grass-roots options for connecting to space from rural communities – part of our focus on building resilience.
Using a Blues Starnote Starter Kit, we sent test data directly to a Skylo satellite.
According to the Blues site:
Starnote includes satellite uplink and downlink data with the cost of the device in partnership with Skylo. Starnote also provides a JSON-based programing interface consistent with the Notecard, providing developers with access to yet another major Radio Access Technology (RAT) using straightforward, accessible semantics. And with 18KB of data included and no monthly fees, it’s an affordable satellite IoT backup device!
Next Step
Research is underway to connect the device to the plant signals – it may not be live due to the very small amount of data allocated for this device.
However, perhaps some conceptual summary, poem, or symbolic element can be sent from each team or captured from the combined live signals currently being sent across the planet.
Research is in progress, but the proof of concept is exciting!
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The British Council funds BioSignals via the #ConnectionsThroughCulture programme.