In environments like those found in the nuclear industry, there are zones where common wireless communication approaches are ineffective and where solutions such as wiring are unpractical and expensive. This is sometimes even emphasised by the fact that, for the nuclear industry, the need for a reliable and secure data stream is often critical in these constrained environments.

It is indeed not always possible or permitted to be connected to a Wi-Fi, cellular or GPS network in certain environments. Nonetheless, the ability to ensure round -the-clock connectivity can be a vital element, especially when considering the sector’s interest for Industry 4.0 and the likely expanding number of connected devices, even underwater.