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

fYear

2008

fDate

11-14 May 2008

Firstpage

2962

Lastpage

2966

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Vehicular Technology Conference, 2008. VTC Spring 2008. IEEE

Conference_Location

Singapore

ISSN

1550-2252

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-1644-8

Electronic_ISBN

1550-2252

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/VETECS.2008.312

Filename

4525868