ECOLE DES METIERS DE L'AEROSPATIALE DE MONTREAL
As part of the Canadian Space Agency program, the Montreal School of Aerospace (EMAM) devised a mobile research vehicle program to educate elementary and middle school students across the country on space exploration and the International Space Station.
Their Challenge
A mobile trailer on wheels (a space station replica) was built to travel to and from schools in Montreal. Complete communications equipment was required on the vehicle to simulate the equipment on board the International Space Station.
The Result
Implementing Infosat's Connect solution, an auto-deploy unit was installed on the trailer to allow for satellite communications to emulate real life space station functionality, including data transfer and other research activities engaged onboard. The self-equipped mobile trainer thus does not have to rely on communications backhaul to the schools for Internet services or equipment.
HAZ-MAT SQUAD OF L.A.F.D
The Hazardous Materials squad of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) handles all matters of Haz-Mat response, isolation, data collection, education and prevention, and coordination with other emergency teams. LAFD's Hazardous Materials program is now the benchmark for dealing with the many difficult challenges faced by emergency response teams across the United States.
Their Challenge
The Haz-Mat squad has always realized the need to have a reliable and efficient communication system in place in the event that an emergency occurs. In present day, this would mean a system which includes SCADA, broadband Internet access, and voice/data transference. As all incidences are unique and wide-ranging in scope, the system needs to be dependable and adaptable in any environment. The system also needs to be user-friendly to allow efficient communication between frontline respondents, vehicle units, and the central hub.
The Result
This is the first HAZ-MAT Squad fully funded by the Department of Homeland Security. The Infosat Auto-Deploy satellite system provides the backbone link for real time voice, fax and data. These squads are capable of routing sensor data and incident information paramount to logistical operations to both dispatch and other squad vehicles.
With a single push of a button, the satellite dish automatically deploys and locates a satellite and interfaces with the modem to establish a connection to communicate. In any emergency where response time is paramount, having a robust and reliable network is indispensable. This integrated solution has set a standard for first responder organizations across the state of California and is likely to be adopted by other states across the country.
Source: Los Angeles Fire Department, Nov. 2005
