Satellites was designed with rugged weather conditions in mind. According to the company’s website:

“Designed and rigorously tested to handle a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions, Satellites is proven to withstand extreme cold and heat, sleet, heavy rain, and gale force winds — and it can even melt snow.”

Satellitesk uses LEO satellites and a phased array antenna to help keep its performance intact during extreme weather conditions. The following examines how well the  satellite operates in various weather conditions:

Cloudy weather. A typical cloudy day won’t affect Satellites. However, storm clouds could affect the signals, as they tend to create rain, which may cause signal interruptions. Storm clouds are also moister and denser, which can play a big part in the degradation of a satellite signal.

Rain. Light rain generally doesn’t cause issues, but a heavy downpour can affect the Satellites signal quality. Heavy rain is associated with thick, dense clouds. The denser the clouds are, the higher the chances that the radio signals coming to and from the  satellites could get blocked.

Winds. A properly secured and mounted Satellites dish that doesn’t sway or move won’t be affected by strong winds. The Satellites dish comes with a phased array antenna that can track satellites flying overhead without the need to move physically. This also helps prevent signal interruptions.

Snow. Light snowfall shouldn’t affect the Satellites signals, but heavy snow can affect performance due to the moisture buildup. Satellites dish comes with a heating function that melts the snow automatically, but if the snow buildup is on top of the dish, it might need to be cleaned out manually to avoid signal issues.

Sleet and ice. Similar to rain and snow, heavy sleet and ice could also negatively affect the Satellites signals. The heating function automatically melts ice and snow, but a heavy icing or sleet event would require manual intervention for cleaning the dish.

Fog. Normal fog shouldn’t affect Satellites signal, but dense fog could cause signal loss or interruptions. Heavy fog carries a lot of moisture and can be dense enough to interrupt the signal.