Mobile broadband communications for public safety : the road ahead through LTE technology

Mobile broadband communications for public safety the road ahead through LTE technology

"This book provides a timely and comprehensive overview of the introduction of LTE technology for PPDR communications. It describes the operational scenarios and emerging multimedia and data-centric applications in demand and discusses the main techno-economic drivers that are believed to be pi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Ferrus, Ramon 1971- author (author), Sallent, Oriol, 1969- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom : Wiley 2015.
Edición:1st edition
Materias:
Long-Term Evolution (Telecommunications)
Emergency communication systems.
Telephone > Emergency reporting systems.
Public safety radio service.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629680106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • -- Preface ix
  • List of Abbreviations xiii
  • 1 Public Protection and Disaster Relief Communications 1
  • 1.1 Background and Terminology 1
  • 1.2 PPDR Functions and Organizations 3
  • 1.3 Operational Framework and Communications Needs for PPDR 6
  • 1.3.1 Operational Scenarios 7
  • 1.3.2 Framework for PPDR Operations 9
  • 1.3.3 Communications' Reference Points in PPDR Operations 12
  • 1.3.4 Communications Services Needed for PPDR Operations 16
  • 1.4 Communications Systems for PPDR 19
  • 1.4.1 General PPDR Requirements on Communications Systems 19
  • 1.4.2 Technologies in Use for PPDR Communications 22
  • 1.4.3 Current NB PMR Standards Used in PPDR 23
  • 1.4.4 Main Limitations with Today's PPDR Communications Systems 32
  • 1.5 Regulatory and Standardization Framework 39
  • 1.5.1 ITU Work on Emergency Communications 40
  • 1.5.2 North and Latin America Regions 43
  • 1.5.3 Asia and Pacific Region 44
  • 1.5.4 Europe Region 45
  • References 47
  • 2 Mobile Broadband Data Applications and Capacity Needs 49
  • 2.1 Introduction 49
  • 2.2 Data?]Centric, Multimedia Applications for PPDR 51
  • 2.2.1 Video Transmission 51
  • 2.2.2 Geographic Information Systems 54
  • 2.2.3 Location and Tracking 55
  • 2.2.4 Electronic Conferencing and Coordination Tools for Incident Command 56
  • 2.2.5 Remote Database Access and Information Transfer Applications 56
  • 2.2.6 PPDR Personnel Monitoring and Biomedical Telemetry 57
  • 2.2.7 Remote Emergency Medical Services 58
  • 2.2.8 Sensors and Remotely Controlled Devices 58
  • 2.2.9 Mobile Office 59
  • 2.3 Characterization of Broadband Data Applications for PPDR 59
  • 2.4 Assessment of the Data Capacity Needs in Various Operational Scenarios 66
  • 2.4.1 Throughput Requirements of PPDR Applications 66
  • 2.4.2 Day?]to?]Day Operations Scenarios 71
  • 2.4.3 Large Emergency/Public Events 73
  • 2.4.4 Disaster Scenarios 76
  • References 80
  • 3 Future Mobile Broadband PPDR Communications Systems 81
  • 3.1 Paradigm Change for the Delivery of PPDR Broadband Communications 81.
  • 3.2 Techno?]economic Aspects Driving the Paradigm Change 83
  • 3.2.1 Technology Dimension 84
  • 3.2.2 Network Dimension 87
  • 3.2.3 Spectrum Dimension 98
  • 3.3 System View of Future Mobile Broadband PPDR Communications 101
  • 3.3.1 LTE Dedicated Networks 103
  • 3.3.2 LTE Commercial Networks 104
  • 3.3.3 Legacy PMR/LMR Networks 104
  • 3.3.4 Transportable Systems and Satellite Communications 105
  • 3.3.5 IP?]Based Interconnection Backbones 106
  • 3.3.6 Applications and User Equipment 106
  • 3.3.7 Spectrum 108
  • 3.4 Current Initiatives 109
  • 3.4.1 Deployment of a Nationwide Dedicated LTE Broadband Network in the United States 110
  • 3.4.2 CEPT ECC Activities for a European?]Wide Harmonization of Broadband PPDR 113
  • 3.4.3 Hybrid Approaches Taking Off in Belgium and Some Other European Countries 114
  • 3.4.4 LTE Emergency Services Network in the United Kingdom 118
  • 3.4.5 TCCA 119
  • References 121
  • 4 LTE Technology for PPDR Communications 125
  • 4.1 Standardization Roadmap towards Mission?]Critical LTE 125
  • 4.2 LTE Fundamentals 129
  • 4.2.1 Radio Interface 131
  • 4.2.2 Service Model: PDN Connection and EPS Bearer Service 136
  • 4.2.3 PCC Subsystem 141
  • 4.2.4 Security 143
  • 4.2.5 Roaming Support 149
  • 4.2.6 Voice Services over LTE 150
  • 4.3 Group Communications and PTT 152
  • 4.3.1 Existing Initiatives and Solutions for PTT over LTE 153
  • 4.3.2 3GPP Standardization Work 153
  • 4.3.3 GCSE 155
  • 4.3.4 MCPTT over LTE 158
  • 4.3.5 OMA PCPS 161
  • 4.4 Device?]to?]Device Communications 164
  • 4.4.1 3GPP Standardization Work 166
  • 4.4.2 ProSe Capabilities 167
  • 4.4.3 ProSe Functional Architecture 172
  • 4.5 Prioritization and QoS Control for PPDR 174
  • 4.5.1 Access Priority 176
  • 4.5.2 Admission Priority 179
  • 4.5.3 Data Plane QoS Configuration 180
  • 4.5.4 MPS 181
  • 4.6 Isolated E?]UTRAN Operation 182
  • 4.7 High?]Power UE 184
  • 4.8 RAN Sharing Enhancements 185
  • References 189
  • 5 LTE Networks for PPDR Communications 193
  • 5.1 Introduction 193
  • 5.1.1 Separation of Service and Network Layers in PPDR Communications Delivery 194.
  • 5.1.2 Design of a 'Public Safety Grade' Network 196
  • 5.2 Delivery Options for Mobile Broadband PPDR Networks and Services 196
  • 5.3 Dedicated Networks 201
  • 5.3.1 Cost?]Efficient Network Footprints 202
  • 5.3.2 Expanding the User Base beyond PPDR Responders 204
  • 5.4 Commercial Networks 208
  • 5.4.1 Organizational and Contractual Aspects 211
  • 5.4.2 Commercial Networks' Readiness to Provide Mission?]Critical PPDR Services 212
  • 5.4.3 Current Support of Priority Services over Commercial Networks 216
  • 5.5 Hybrid Solutions 220
  • 5.5.1 National Roaming for PPDR Users 221
  • 5.5.2 Deployment of an MVNO for PPDR 222
  • 5.5.3 RAN Sharing with MNOs 227
  • 5.5.4 Network Sharing of Critical and Professional Networks 231
  • 5.6 Network Architecture Design and Implementation Aspects 232
  • 5.6.1 Reference Model for a Critical Communications System 233
  • 5.6.2 Interconnection to Commercial Networks 235
  • 5.6.3 Interconnection to Legacy PMR Networks 240
  • 5.6.4 Interconnection of Deployable Systems 241
  • 5.6.5 Satellite Backhauling and Direct Access 243
  • 5.6.6 Interconnection IP?]Based Backbones 247
  • 5.6.7 Network Architecture for an MVNO?]Based Solution 250
  • References 252
  • 6 Radio Spectrum for PPDR Communications 257
  • 6.1 Spectrum Management: Regulatory Framework and Models 257
  • 6.1.1 Global?]Level Regulatory Framework 258
  • 6.1.2 Regional?]Level Regulatory Framework 259
  • 6.1.3 National?]Level Regulatory Framework 262
  • 6.1.4 Spectrum Management Models 264
  • 6.2 Internationally Harmonized Frequency Ranges for PPDR Communications 266
  • 6.3 Spectrum Needs for Mobile Broadband PPDR Communications 270
  • 6.3.1 Spectrum Components 270
  • 6.3.2 Methodologies for the Computation of Spectrum Needs 271
  • 6.3.3 Spectrum Estimates 275
  • 6.4 Existing Spectrum Assignments for PPDR and Candidate Bands for Mobile Broadband 275
  • 6.4.1 European Region 277
  • 6.4.2 North America 282
  • 6.4.3 Asia?]Pacific and Latin America 283
  • 6.5 Spectrum Sharing for PPDR Communications 285.
  • 6.5.1 Spectrum Sharing Models 287
  • 6.5.2 Shared Use of Spectrum Based on LSA 288
  • 6.5.3 Shared Use of Spectrum Based on Secondary Access to TVWS 299
  • References 311
  • Index 317.

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