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Introductions SFC Jamie Sullivan Georgia Interoperability Network

Interoperable Communications – A Definition

 Interoperability is the ability of public safety service and support providers to communicate with each other via voice and/or data:  On demand  In real time  When needed  When authorized

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GIN Solution

Interoperable Communications System that:  Uses existing Radio Frequency infrastructure        Achieves “on demand” interoperability through overlay additions to the current RF infrastructure: IP network backbone, IP network components and Mobile Communication Units Allows interoperability between disparate radio system technologies Provides flexibility and scalability Achieves functionality in most areas of state population with fixed communications assets; in remaining areas with mobile communication assets Will be implemented in multiple phases Will be completed by June 2010 Is being managed effectively by three working groups: HSTF Communications Subcommittee, Technical Working Group, Operations Working Group

Project Organization

Coverage Map

Motorola MOTOBridge

 Comprised of 4 basic components:  Operational Management Control (OMC) Server      Keeps track of network configuration and is used to manage entire system Two redundant systems (main and backup) Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Server   Sets up calls on the system Two redundant systems (main and backup) Radio Gateway Unit (RGU)   Connects the radio systems into the network Resides in every jurisdiction (usually in communications center) Work Station Gateway Unit (WSGU)   Gives dispatcher access to the system Resides in every jurisdiction (usually in communications center)

MOTOBridge Technology

System A 800 MHz MCU RGU System B VHF VHF UHF MPLS Dispatch WSGU OMC Server SIP Server RGU WSGU 911 Dispatch

R-GU Interoperability

Serial (RS232) (Enables Radio controls, Emergency Notification and Wireless Data) 4W+E&M/Tone Remote Control Aviation

MPLS Network

Conventional/ Trunked Cell CEB

BIM

PSTN P-25 800 MHz System Consolette 4W+Tone Remote Control 1 to 8 interface Connections per RGU 4W Serial (RS232) LMR System Station SmartZone 800 MHz System

Workstation Installation

Workstation Installation

Rack Installation

MCU

INTEROP 1

Interop-1 on Post

Americus 2007

Scout

MCU Resources

  MCU Resources          1 VHF repeater 5 channel 800 MHz Trunking Capable Repeater System (MCU #1 only) 1 Aviation Radio 2 HAM Radios 2 800 MHz Control Stations 2 VHF Control Stations 2 UHF Control Stations 1 Low Band Control Station Cache of 25 800 MHz and 25 VHF portables MCU Operational Modes   Interconnected to GIN MPLS via satellite Free standing 

GIN Security Solution

 IP Network  Uses private IP addressing        Has no public internet access All gateway units protected with built-in firewalls All core equipment protected with external firewalls Dedicated equipment with applications used only for the Georgia Interoperability Network AES encryption of voice communications on the MPLS network and satellite link Signaling and control information between the SIP and OMC servers to Gateway Units use IP-Sec tunnels Georgia Interoperability Network satellite traffic is only routed to intended destination

Capacities

  Network  1000 Dispatch positions, 5000 radio ports, and 64,000 talkpath connections PSAPs      15 talkpaths per Radio Gateway Unit (R-GU) port 60 talkpaths per R-GU 9 conference bridge participants per Workstation Gateway Unit (WS-GU) 24 talkpaths per WS-GU 60 seconds audio replay duration per WS-GU talkpath

What Project Will Not Do

    Increase Radio Frequency Coverage Increase Channel Capacity Allow Radio of One Type to Communicate with Transmitter of Different Type Eliminate Technology Obsolescence

Importance of Project

    Georgia’s First State-wide Interoperable Communications Project Funded Mostly by Federal Grants with Additional Local and State Investments Local Governments and State Agencies Involved in Design Will Serve as a Model for Larger State-wide Initiatives

Core Applications

Overlapping RF Coverage System A System B

Core Applications

Large Scale Events System A System B

Core Applications

Dispatch Consolidation/Backup System A System B

Core Applications

Centralized Broadcast System A System B System C GEMA System D

Core Applications

Remote Monitoring/Control System A System B System C GEMA System D

Core Applications

Dispatch Conferencing

Core Applications

Mobile Platform System A System B System C

Core Applications

Traveling Across Jurisdiction System A System B System C

Agency Responsibilities

   OHS/GEMA - Implementation GSP - Business Owner & Network Administrator Local Governments - Operators

Training and Exercises

Vendor Training     End Users (Train the Trainer) System Administrators System Engineers MCU Georgia Interoperability Network Exercises  Local   Regional State-wide

Channel Naming

Communications with Public Safety Community

       Newsletter Site Meetings Workshops Site Specific Reports Training CD Site Survey Tools Operations Manual

Questions?

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Thanks Jamie Sullivan (404) 624-7071