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University of Toronto Trash Team Chooses Globalstar SmartOne C Satellite Trackers to Reveal Pathways of Plastic Pollution in Lake Ontario
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Globalstar Inc. (GSAT) announced its collaboration with the University of Toronto Trash Team to study plastic pollution in Lake Ontario using its innovative SmartOne C Satellite Trackers. This project, part of the Tagging Trash Project, aims to track the movement of plastic litter to identify sources and accumulation zones. Initial results will be shared in a webinar on November 23, 2021. The partnership highlights Globalstar's commitment to environmental solutions through its IoT satellite technology, which is critical for monitoring and managing remote assets.
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Collaboration with University of Toronto for environmental study enhances corporate image and showcases technology application.
Use of SmartOne C Satellite Trackers demonstrates Globalstar's innovative IoT satellite capabilities in real-world applications.
Potential expansion of project to assess plastic pollution in rivers indicates future growth opportunities and scalability.
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Enabled by Globalstar’s IoT Satellite Technology, initial results from the Tagging Trash Project inspire study of more waterways to understand the fate of plastics in our global watersheds
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Globalstar Canada Satellite Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar Inc. (NYSE MKT: GSAT) and a leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, today announced that its commercial IoT satellite technology was chosen by the University of Toronto Trash Team for an innovative study of plastic pollution in Lake Ontario. The Globalstar SmartOne C Asset-Ready Satellite Trackers were procured by the Team in its Tagging Trash Project to understand sources of plastic litter and reveal the pathways and fate of plastics in Toronto Harbour. Initial project results will be released by the Trash Team in a webinar to be held on November 23rd, 2021.
Cassandra Sherlock, Community Outreach and Research Specialist with the University of Toronto Trash Team (pictured above) prepping to release bottles equipped with Globalstar SmartOne C Asset-Ready Satellite Trackers to study the pathways and fate of plastics in Toronto Harbour. Photo credit: University of Toronto Trash Team, 2021. (Photo: Business Wire)
“It couldn’t be more rewarding for us to see our satellite solutions contribute to the important work that the University of Toronto Trash Team is undertaking,” said Jim Mandala, Vice President, Commercial IoT, Globalstar, Inc. “Globalstar’s complete line of commercial IoT satellite solutions are helping organizations like the University of Toronto Trash Team monitor and manage assets and optimize remote operations. All of our solutions, including the SmartOne C Satellite Tracker, operate over Globalstar’s fully modernized LEO satellite network, enabling reliable tracking of fixed and mobile assets – essential in today’s hyper-connected, global marketplace. We congratulate the Trash Team on completing the initial phase of their project, and look forward to working with them as they continue to advance this important research.”
In Spring 2021, the University of Toronto Trash Team deployed a fleet of blender bottles at strategic locations around Toronto Harbour. Each bottle contained an embedded Globalstar SmartOne C Satellite Managed Asset Tracker. The GPS-tagged bottles were designed to represent floating plastic litter in Toronto harbour. The Trash Team uses the data captured via Globalstar commercial IoT satellite technology to follow the pathways of the bottles and reveal movement patterns and potential accumulation zones for floating litter.
“It is evident Toronto has a trash problem in the harbour,” said Cassandra Sherlock, member of the Trash Team. “The data we are collecting will help inform placement of trash capture devices, such as Seabins, to divert litter away from Lake Ontario. The data also helps us understand where litter enters the water, how it moves from point A to B, and areas where it eventually accumulates.”
The Globalstar SmartOne C Satellite Trackers are embedded in air-tight, bright orange water bottles and housed on a small platform and secured so that the trackers are constantly facing the sky and the satellites. SPOT my Globalstar cloud-based mapping service, which is integrated with every Globalstar commercial IoT device, provides critical location data which is mapped at scheduled tracking intervals. This provides the team with waypoints marking the location of each bottle, every hour. The automated reporting from SPOT my Globalstar also enables the team to look at historical reports, taking weather, wind events and other environmental factors into consideration. The SmartOne C utilizes a motion sensor, comparative GPS positions and custom-configured sensors to gather and transmit asset status information from the bottles.
“Due to the success of this project, we are now considering using the Globalstar IoT Satellite Trackers in rivers to assess the fate and transport of plastic pollution in watersheds,” said Chelsea Rochman, Science Programming, and Application Lead for the University of Toronto Trash Team. “This work will likely begin in the City of Toronto, but then may expand to other global rivers.”
About Globalstar, Inc.
Globalstar is a leading provider of customizable Satellite IoT Solutions for customers around the world in industries such as oil and gas, transportation, emergency management, government, maritime and outdoor recreation. A pioneer of mobile satellite voice and data services, Globalstar solutions connect people to their devices and allow businesses to streamline operations providing safety and communication and enabling mobile assets to be monitored remotely via the Globalstar Satellite Network. The Company's Commercial IoT product portfolio includes industry-acclaimed SmartOne asset tracking products, Commercial IoT satellite transmitters and the SPOT® product line for personal safety, messaging, and emergency response, all supported on SPOT My Globalstar, a robust cloud-based enhanced mapping solution. Learn more at Globalstar.com.
Media Contact – Globalstar Canada
Caroline McGrath CMM Communications Inc. for Globalstar Canada Satellite Co. cmcgrath@globalstar.ca
+1-416-972-1642
Source: Globalstar Canada Satellite Co.
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What is the Globalstar Trash Project about?
The Globalstar Trash Project, officially called the Tagging Trash Project, involves tracking plastic pollution in Lake Ontario using SmartOne C Satellite Trackers.
When will the initial results of the Tagging Trash Project be released?
The initial results will be shared in a webinar on November 23, 2021.
How does Globalstar's technology help in studying plastic pollution?
Globalstar's SmartOne C Satellite Trackers provide real-time tracking data, allowing researchers to monitor the movement and accumulation of plastic litter.
What is the significance of the study on plastic pollution in Lake Ontario?
The study aims to identify sources of plastic litter and inform strategies for litter capture and prevention in Lake Ontario.
What are the future plans for the Tagging Trash Project?
There are plans to expand the project to assess plastic pollution in rivers, starting in Toronto and potentially extending globally.
