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Public Safety Related Applications Task Force. April 15, 2014. Overview. T he transition to an A ll-IP network ties together a significant portion of ATIS’ work, both within the TOPS Council and in the Committees.
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Public Safety Related Applications Task Force April 15, 2014
Overview • The transition to an All-IP network ties together a significant portion of ATIS’ work, both within the TOPS Council and in the Committees. • At its February meeting, the TOPS Council agreed to help steer developing technologies to meet business needs associated with this complex migration. • One area in particular requiring attention is the infrastructure associated with public safety. • The TOPS Council has formed the IP-Transition of Public Safety Related Applications Task Force (PSRA-TF) led by Mike Clancy (Comcast) and Mike Nawrocki (Verizon).
Drivers for creation of Task Force New media alternatives Copper Migration More robust solutions IP Transition
Process for Identifying Applications Application-specific issues (e.g. lack of commercial power, diversity) are critical to developing roadmaps and solutions! Circuit description doesn’t adequately define the specific application Application doesn’t fully define the migration path – without knowing the unique requirements
Cross Industry Alignment • Legacy PSTN technologies / services are still in wide use as critical infrastructure by public safety and industrial customers; examples: • Alarm circuits to local fire and police departments • FAA circuits to towers and alarms • Circuits that monitor railroad crossings • Circuits for sensors at gas and power company locations • Meter and alarming circuits related to power grid • Circuits supporting underground communications • Addressing these applications will be critical to the timely transition to All-IP.
Deliverables – For Discussion • Task Force Report covering: • Assessment and prioritization of key applications • Issues impacting transition • Potential solutions and proposed guidelines • Recommended roadmap and timing • Data collection from relevant industry groups during the task force activity. • Survey and letter • Communication to FCC, State/Local Regulatory groups, and industry associations of proposed recommendations. • FCC TAC has identified this topic as an area of interest
Next Steps • Gain consensus on the mission and scope. • Solicit input from operators (and manufacturers) on key public-safety related applications (and prioritize). • Identify the key Outreach partners that can contribute to this effort. • Determine other ATIS Committee and/or industry activities that can serve as input or guidance. • Begin to assess technology alternatives.