Deployable pLTE System is really easy to set up and it offers multiple features including Voice, Data and Video transmission. Therefore it is a especially good choice for remote operations or operations in rural areas. Deployable pLTE system with fast set up can replace destroyed during natural or technological disasters communication systems for emergency operations by rescue and civil defense.
Reliable communication is essential for making the right decisions and fast actions based on facts, not assumptions. Deployable pLTE solution packs the punch of a fully-featured LTE system including Core(EPC), Radio Access Network (RAN) and subscriber terminals. In only one rugged box you can get LTE Core, Base Station (BS), Switch, PTT Server, and other required LTE system components.
Deployable pLTE System meets mission-critical requirements thanks to its enhanced redundancy and features. Should a network element fail, the system can continue its operation.
Vital security features include subscribers authentication, access control, special exchange protocol, and direct mode (DMO) communication between terminals (using PMR communication).
When personnel are busy dealing with the emergency, they don’t have time for irrelevant details. They need to connect to the right people. They may also need video situation reports, to hear from single officers or talk to the entire group, Video calls, Data transmission, dispatch, geolocate and alert participants automatically, Modern technology based on LTE protocol lets have all these functions using one universal subscriber terminal.
The Challenge
Sudden disasters can be unpredictable and avoided only by responding quickly and minimizing casualties. Infrastructure may also be damaged. There is no communication network. Therefore, the most urgent need to set up a temporary communication network for search and rescue personnel to quickly respond and to give the precious multimedia information to the headquarters.
While alerting and protecting the population during an emergency, rescue and civil defense forces communicate within their own teams in the field, with other teams and groups from different services (police, firefighters, ambulance etc.), as well as with the dispatching or command center (locally and in the headquarter). The integration with other systems (PMR, Telephone networks, IT Solutions) used by other parties is necessary. Front line officers also report their location and situation. Linking the system from remote location with Command and Control Center in Headquarter by Satellite is necessary for top management control. Quality of communications, coverage and speed of the network are crucial.
Rescue crews should have easy access to important resources such as:
- tactical plans
- risk information
- standard operating procedures
- Video information
The rescue officer only needs to tap on the map display, which is centered on the incident. Users, with portable devices, in the vehicles and in the command and control room, will have information on the incident available immediately.
Complex Deployable communication and management system based on advanced technology with high level redundancy and reliability (Mission Critical level), with necessary radio coverage and capacity, with the possibility to integrate existed PMR system, Telephone network, and IT-solutions, with possible expansion should be used by rescue and civil defense to guarantee trouble free, continuous work, even at tough conditions of crises situation. The system should have dispatch functions and not authorized access control.
The Solution
COMRAD TACTIC is Alait’s complex solution for small and middle size pLTE systems development provides strong mobile communications using LTE protocol with additional functionality for rescue and civil defense use: PTT (Push-To-Talk) Voice and Video, Comprehensive Dispatch, Monitoring, staff and vehicles fleet control (AVL, Geo Fencing and Tracks), record and playback all the calls and events in the system. COMRAD TACTIC pLTE system can be shipped in transportable version (EPC, RAN, Switch, Power supply and other required modules in one protected box), ready for fast deployment and set up. In case of remote disaster location COMRAD TACTIC system can be linked with central command & control center by satellite connection. The system can be easily disassembled and moved to another location after rescue operations finish.
COMRAD TACTIC system can be docked with existed PMR, Telephone and IT systems and can be used as the Platform for other sub-systems integration. COMRAD TACTIC system architecture lets adjust it to specific Rescues and Civil Defense needs.
COMRAD TACTIC module structure and flexible licensing lets choose optimal system configuration, guarantee easy expansion, and upgrade in future.
COMRAD TACTIC deployable pLTE system consist of optimized for use in rescue operations private network LTE CORE, LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) with best for outdoor work eNBs (LTE Base Stations) equipped with high quality antennas which guarantee necessary coverage. In addition the robust, reliable and ready for use in hard environment subscriber terminals with the accessories are part of the COMRAD TACTIC system.
Optimized COMRAD TACTIC LTE CORE (3GPP compliant) has only required in the Rescue communication system functions, lets to eliminate not necessary functions (Public Operator functionality) and so reduce the costs.
PTT Voice and Video (based or COMRAD CORE system), Monitoring subsystems are included into COMRAD TACTIC solution. PMR and SIP Gateways can be included into COMRAD TACTIC solution if the integration with existed radio or telephone networks can be necessary. It is possible to have “mixed” user groups consisted of pLTE subscribers and PMR users in case of the COMRAD TACTIC integration with existed PMR system. COMRAD TACTIC Dispatcher will work with both kind of users in such a case.
Modern LTE technology lets Rescue team have all legacy PMR functionality plus many additional functions based on high speed data transmission (live HD Video, Data, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence and other).
Deployable COMRAD TACTIC System (set up on the crises site and 100% under Rescue troops control) and it’s Sub-Systems special architecture and exchange protocol, all main elements redundancy, lets build the deployable communication and management system with highest level of reliability ready for work in crises situation. The system fits the Mission Critical requirements which is extremely important for Rescue and Civil Defense operations on the disaster site.
COMRAD TACTIC Administrative and Dispatch functions let Rescue team control the System itself, as well as control all officers, vehicles, and rescue operations.
COMRAD TACTIC includes different type subscriber terminals (“radio style” portable and mobile, smartphones and tablets, and bodycams to deliver instant PTT voice, real-time video streaming and PTT Video, data transmission for front-line rescue officers and command & control center. Only subscriber terminals with top level of reliability and necessary functionality are included into COMRAD TACTIC solution.
Dual Mode subscriber terminals (which can work in pLTE and in PMR systems) can be used in COMRAD TACTIC deployable system. Such a terminals can work in Direct Mode (DMO) in PMR protocol in case pLTE system fail or subscribers will be out of coverage.
Alait offer to the Rescue and Civil Defense complete solution and it’s possible integration with other communication and IT systems if it will be necessary. COMRAD TACTIC deployable pLTE system can be easily scale to support more users and/or to get larger coverage
COMRAD TACTIC deployable system is shipped as ready for work, out-of-the-box complex solution. The system installation and switching on can be done in very short time even on disaster location where is no any other communications working and without external power supply.
COMRAD TACTIC System assembling and factory tests are doing at Alait facility. Technical training and technical support can be provided by Alait to the customer in case of request.
Conclusion
Alait with its COMRAD TACTIC deployable solution helps the Rescue and Civil Defense to get multi functional and reliable communications solution based on advanced LTE technology. Alait’s solution help the customers get a safe, reliable, and efficient operations, incorporating the best practices to safe the lives and optimize the rescue operations.