Title :
Integrated GSM/WiFi Backhauling over Satellite: Flexible Solution for Emergency Communications
Author :
Fazli, Eriza Hafid ; Werner, Markus ; Courville, Nicolas ; Berioli, Matteo ; Boussemart, Vincent
Author_Institution :
TriaGnoSys GmbH, Wessling
Abstract :
This paper presents the development of a compact, ruggedized satellite terminal, to be used for communications in emergency situation. The terminal provides GSM coverage in disaster area, where existing communication infrastructure is destroyed or overloaded. It uses GSM backhauling over satellite to transport GSM signalling and data traffic to the core GSM network infrastructure in the disaster-safe area. Additionally, basic data services such as HTTP Web browsing and email are also provided via WiFi access. Issues related to the terminal design and the tests that have been undertaken are presented in the paper.
Keywords :
Internet; cellular radio; disasters; emergency services; satellite communication; telecommunication signalling; telecommunication traffic; wireless LAN; GSM backhauling over satellite; GSM coverage; GSM network infrastructure; GSM signalling; HTTP Web browsing; WiFi; communication infrastructure; data traffic; disaster-safe area; email; emergency communication; satellite terminal; Aerospace accidents; Artificial satellites; Digital video broadcasting; Electronic mail; GSM; Quality of service; Satellite navigation systems; Testing; Web and internet services; WiMAX;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicular Technology Conference, 2008. VTC Spring 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Singapore
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1644-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1550-2252
DOI :
10.1109/VETECS.2008.312
