Ground-based scientific networking

NETWORK
WHERE
IT COUNTS

Project 4 engineers and deploys hardened networking solutions for ground-based scientific payloads — from remote field stations to underground research facilities. Built for where science actually happens.

GROUND LEVEL PAYLOAD CORE NODE FIELD STATION RELAY NODE SENSOR CLUSTER DATA LOGGER OPS CENTER COMMAND + CONTROL FIBER / RF UPLINK P4 GROUND MESH — REV 4.2
40+
Ground Deployments
99.97%
Network Uptime
6×
Environments Supported
Scientific Networking Field Deployment Remote Site Connectivity Payload Integration Wired & Wireless Mesh Topology S7L Technologies Scientific Networking Field Deployment Remote Site Connectivity Payload Integration Wired & Wireless Mesh Topology S7L Technologies

Capabilities

From design to deployment — engineered for the environments where ground-based science demands reliability.

01

RF & Wireless Network Design

Custom radio frequency architectures for challenging terrestrial environments — dense forest, canyon terrain, underground facilities, and extreme weather sites.

02

Mesh Network Architecture

Self-healing mesh topologies that maintain data integrity across distributed field sites. Designed for multi-payload arrays spanning large geographic areas without fixed infrastructure.

03

Field Station Integration

End-to-end field station design, ruggedized enclosure specification, power management, and telemetry pipeline integration with lab and operations centre systems.

04

Hardware Integration

Ruggedized transceiver, switch, and router integration for extreme temperature, moisture, vibration, and EMI environments. Custom enclosures for indoor labs and outdoor field sites.

05

Telemetry & Data Management

High-throughput data acquisition, local storage buffering, and backhaul protocols. Real-time monitoring dashboards and automated anomaly detection for mission-critical science data.

06

Network Systems Consulting

End-to-end network architecture reviews, link budget analysis, site surveys, and regulatory compliance for scientific research programs at universities, national labs, and private institutions.

Solutions

Tailored network solutions for every terrain and facility type where science happens on the ground.

TERRAIN SUBSURFACE SENSOR FIELD STATION A FIELD STATION B OPS HUB COMMAND + DATA SITE LAYOUT
01

Remote Field Research Networks

Complete networking stacks for isolated field research sites — from polar stations to desert arrays. Covers sensor telemetry, data backhaul, and remote command links with no existing infrastructure required.

02

Underground & Subsurface Deployments

Hardened networking for caves, mines, tunnels, and buried sensor arrays. Specialized RF propagation modeling and leaky feeder cable systems engineered for below-grade environments.

03

Mobile Laboratory Networks

Rapidly deployable network infrastructure for mobile and temporary research facilities. Vehicle-mounted and trailer-based systems that come online within hours of arrival on site.

04

Distributed Sensor Arrays

Wide-area mesh networks linking dense grids of scientific instruments — seismic, atmospheric, hydrological, and more. Synchronized data collection with sub-millisecond timing across nodes spanning kilometres.

P4

We build the invisible infrastructure that lets
scientists focus on discovery,
not connectivity.

Specifications

Core performance parameters across the P4 product line.

The P4-NET platform is our flagship ground networking stack — a modular, software-configurable system built for the rigours of real-world scientific field deployments.

MCU CORE RF MODULE SDR RADIO POWER / BUS CRYPTO STORAGE
Network Protocols Ethernet · WiFi · LoRa · 900 MHz · Satellite
Max Data Rate 10 Gbps (fibre backhaul)
Wireless Range Up to 50 km (LOS)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +75°C
Encryption AES-256
IP Rating IP67 / IP68 (submersible options)
MTBF > 50,000 hours
Power Input Solar · Battery · Shore · PoE
Interface RS-232 · RS-485 · SPI · Ethernet
Timing Sync GPS-PPS  IEEE 1588
Certification PENDING
Network Uptime (fleet) 99.97%

A S7L Company

Project 4 operates under the S7L umbrella — a group of specialized engineering companies building the technology that enables next-generation science.

Founded to fill a critical gap in scientific research infrastructure, Project 4 was built by engineers who understood both the extreme demands of field science and the equally extreme demands of reliable networking in harsh environments.

We don't take generic enterprise networking gear and hope it survives. We start with the scientific mission, understand the site conditions, and engineer a network from the ground up. Every P4 deployment is a custom solution — because no two field sites are the same.

Founded
2024
Headquarters
BEAVERCREEK
OREGON, USA
Parent Company
S7L
Clearance
ITAR
COMPLIANT
READY
TO
CONNECT

Whether you're setting up a remote sensor array or networking a new research facility, we want to hear about your project. Let's build the ground network your science deserves.