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Microwave Radio Effective tool for providing interoperability in hurricane regions

Microwave Radio Effective tool for providing interoperability in hurricane regions. Microwave. Radios. Wireless Point to point links Frequencies 2 to 38GHz 1.5Mbps – multiples of 180Mbps. Microwave. Hurricanes. With Winds > 74mph (119 km/hr) the storm transforms into a Hurricane

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Microwave Radio Effective tool for providing interoperability in hurricane regions

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  1. Microwave Radio Effective tool for providing interoperability in hurricane regions

  2. Microwave Radios Wireless Point to point links Frequencies 2 to 38GHz 1.5Mbps – multiples of 180Mbps Microwave

  3. Hurricanes With Winds > 74mph (119 km/hr) the storm transforms into a Hurricane Historically 30 years cycle on hurricane activity ~ 1990-2020 active Now we are more vulnerable due to Coastal population growths and property development Cat 4 - Hugo,1989, Luis, Felix 95 Cat 5 –Andrew,1992,Mitch 1998

  4. Causes of Damage to Telecom Networks • High Winds • Flooding, heavy rainfall • Lack of planning

  5. UTC Testimonial “Microwave Systems stood up to the Storms” Surprisingly the strong winds caused minor damaged to towers and attachments. Microwave sites were located on top of buildings or at higher grounds. They were not affected by flooding. Critical Infrastructure Entities had built in redundancies and robustness. Anecdotal: Difficulty was to get to the sites due to road obstacles Securing fuel supplies for generators. William R. Moroney CEO (UTC) United Telecom Council US House of Representatives Performance of Gulf Coast Critical Infrastructure Communications Networks Katrina, Rita & Wilma www.utc.org

  6. User Testimonial South Florida Water Management “A critical element in responding to these conditions was the ruggedness, reliability, and resiliency of the public safety communications network. South Florida Water Management District . . . uses an advanced microwave communications system . . . during hurricanes and other storms to limit flood damage to property and minimize the threat to life as much as possible.” August 2005, 9-1-1 Magazine, “Radio Systems and Flood Control: Microwave helps close the floodgates”

  7. Site Planning Hurricane Regions • Locating the communications site on high ground • Using double tie-backs on antenna structures • Flood-proofing communications shelters • Securing backup generator systems • Providing sufficient generator fuel capacity(two weeks) • Deploying ample battery backup • Implementing proper lightning protection • Proper site grounding, antenna grounding

  8. Radio Planning Hurricane Regions New radio technologies • New modulation schemes • Higher System Gain  smaller antennas • High power TX power  smaller antennas • Automatic or Dynamic TX Power control • Protection schemes: Space diversity, MHSB • Ring Architecture, self healing rings • Management systems, for remote troubleshooting.

  9. Effective recovery tool Post -Huricane • It was microwave’s flexibility that allowed it to be so quickly deployed following Katrina. • It became the primary transport medium during the initial phases of the recovery effort. • In areas where lines were down, microwave links were rushed ordered for repair of the existing public safety networks, and equipment was up and running within 48 hours. In situations such as this, wireline networks are simply not a viable option for quick turnaround. • Microwave radios provided critical network connectivity among a wide variety of radio systems used by local emergency response teams, public safety organizations, and other agencies. Microwave radio communications are critical during disaster response

  10. Harris Radios • #1 supplier of Microwave Radios in North America and a leader worldwide • Best-in-class communications products, systems and servicesProvider of choice for organizations with mission-critical applications

  11. For more information, please contact: Juan Carlos Calle Territory Manager Harris Corporation Microwave Communications Division Caribbean Operations Call: Tel: 1-919-593-2330 Or email: jcalle@harris.com

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