Satellite Technology Feature Article
June 12, 2009
MoDOT's Emergency Communications System, Deployed by Spacenet and ODN, Recognized by ISCe
By Shamila Janakiraman, TMCnet Contributor
Spacenet Inc., providing satellite networking solutions, has announced that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), its public safety customer, was awarded the Innovation and Technology Award for 2009 at the International Satellite & Communications Exchange (ISCe) Conference.
MoDOT had joined Spacenet and Orbital Data Net (ODN), a state contractor for satellite services to design and implement its emergency communications satellite solution. This innovative solution integrates terrestrial communications assets with satellite connectivity for full continuity of operations and first responder solution.
“In the past, MoDOT has faced challenges with implementing satellite communications systems that met all of our requirements,” said MoDOT Communications Team Member Cris Kallenbach, in a release. “Leveraging the expertise and flexibility from the ODN and Spacenet team, we were able to overcome these challenges. Together, we developed a custom solution that helps us achieve our communications goals.”
MoDOT employed its satellite solution for ensuring public safety for ensuring constant access to critical communications even during emergency situations. The solution is based on both fixed and transportable satellite systems, supports full Voice over IP (VoIP) and Radio over IP (RoIP) capabilities with Quality of Service (QoS), Internet access, and can interface with trunked radio systems and analog systems.
Also the solution features seamless transmission capabilities and has control to communicate and interconnect remote tower sites by satellite besides being interoperable with legacy systems. The emergency network can be operated and controlled from where ever there is access to high-speed Internet connection enabling world wide communications over radio.
MoDOT, Spacenet and ODN also created a new telephone solution, the Satellite Transport Audio Circuits (STAC) for providing optimized voice services.
Spacenet President and COO Glenn Katz expressed his happiness on being part of this solution and to work with partners like ODN to support the diverse emergency management requirements for state and local government agencies like MoDOT.
Katz also said, “Spacenet understands the importance of reliable communications for emergency response efforts and we’re focused on meeting the unique needs of emergency responders. It’s very gratifying to know our satellite services help MoDOT fulfill its public safety initiatives more effectively and in a cost efficient manner.”
MoDOT’s system provided radio backhaul and VPN Internet access at the disaster sites during the severe flooding and ice storms in 2008. Emergency managers were able to quickly access the situation, plan and coordinate the relief operations. Even during wireline outages, MoDOT’s radio and telephone communications system were not affected.
MoDOT had joined Spacenet and Orbital Data Net (ODN), a state contractor for satellite services to design and implement its emergency communications satellite solution. This innovative solution integrates terrestrial communications assets with satellite connectivity for full continuity of operations and first responder solution.
“In the past, MoDOT has faced challenges with implementing satellite communications systems that met all of our requirements,” said MoDOT Communications Team Member Cris Kallenbach, in a release. “Leveraging the expertise and flexibility from the ODN and Spacenet team, we were able to overcome these challenges. Together, we developed a custom solution that helps us achieve our communications goals.”
MoDOT employed its satellite solution for ensuring public safety for ensuring constant access to critical communications even during emergency situations. The solution is based on both fixed and transportable satellite systems, supports full Voice over IP (VoIP) and Radio over IP (RoIP) capabilities with Quality of Service (QoS), Internet access, and can interface with trunked radio systems and analog systems.
Also the solution features seamless transmission capabilities and has control to communicate and interconnect remote tower sites by satellite besides being interoperable with legacy systems. The emergency network can be operated and controlled from where ever there is access to high-speed Internet connection enabling world wide communications over radio.
MoDOT, Spacenet and ODN also created a new telephone solution, the Satellite Transport Audio Circuits (STAC) for providing optimized voice services.
Spacenet President and COO Glenn Katz expressed his happiness on being part of this solution and to work with partners like ODN to support the diverse emergency management requirements for state and local government agencies like MoDOT.
Katz also said, “Spacenet understands the importance of reliable communications for emergency response efforts and we’re focused on meeting the unique needs of emergency responders. It’s very gratifying to know our satellite services help MoDOT fulfill its public safety initiatives more effectively and in a cost efficient manner.”
MoDOT’s system provided radio backhaul and VPN Internet access at the disaster sites during the severe flooding and ice storms in 2008. Emergency managers were able to quickly access the situation, plan and coordinate the relief operations. Even during wireline outages, MoDOT’s radio and telephone communications system were not affected.
Shamila Janakiraman is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Shamila’s articles, please visit her columnist page.
Edited by Patrick Barnard
