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ARINC Wireless Interoperable Network Solutions (AWINSTM) An Architecture for IP - Based Communications Interoperability

Agenda


ARINC Overview
Radio Interoperability
AWINS Solution Overview
Case Study: OPSCAN
Case Study: Hurricane Katrina, and Operation Lifeline


Summary
Questions

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ARINC Overview 75 years of proven experience in design, deployment and support of radio systems, worldwide
Proven record of successful Public Safety communications

projects:

− Largest deployment of IP based LMR Interoperability for Public Safety
OPSCAN in Washington State: 200 Frequencies, 42 agencies, 23 sites

− Mobile Command Vehicles supporting interoperability for FEMA, Anne

Arundel County, Maryland, Orange County Florida and others

− Implementation and on-going support of 900 mobile data computers and

supporting wireless infrastructure in Prince George’s County, MD

− Providing project management and technical oversight to reband over 6000

subscriber units and related infrastructure across 15 different state agencies that are affected by the 800 Mhz rebanding directive in Georgia


World’s largest private RF data link network with IP

interoperability

− Supports all major airlines, package carriers, and their suppliers


Manage over 16,000 Motorola, IDEN, and M/A COM 2-way land

mobile radios

− Includes all radios in use by TSA airport security Page 3

ARINC Overview An Integrator and more…

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A Culture of providing Mission Critical Services

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Full Service: Helpdesk, NOC, On Call Maintenance

Recognized performance during crisis Certified Radio Maintenance Repair for most Radio systems Quality Performance reviewed quarterly by the Board ISO Certified

ARINC, an Integrator who lives what we deliver!

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SAFECOM Interoperability
“Wireless interoperability is the ability of public safety service and support providers to talk with each other via voice and data − − − −

on demand in real time when needed when authorized”

Source: SAFECOM, Improving Public Safety Wireless Communications and Interoperability (June 2004)

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The Interoperability Challenge
Incompatible and aging communications equipment
Limited and fragmented budget cycles and funding
Limited and fragmented planning and coordination
Limited and fragmented radio spectrum
Limited equipment standards

Source:

National Task Force on Interoperability (February 2003)

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AWINS ARINC Wireless Interoperable Network Solutions (AWINS™) AWINS is a standards based architecture that enables interoperability among disparate communication devices
Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products
Convergence of voice, video, and data
Open standards based architecture

AWINS delivers a comprehensive interoperable communications solution for day-to-day and crisis operations that is significantly more cost effective than radio replacement.

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Why AWINS?
AWINS will enable you to leverage existing investments such as existing radio

systems, networks and tactical interoperability solutions
AWINS will take you beyond radio interoperability to include many other forms

of communications such as VoIP phones, regular phones, Cell phones and PCs
ARINC, in conjunction with our partners, have performed extensive testing of

our architecture and it’s components to ensure a successful implementation
AWINS can meet short-term implementation requirements and grow to meet

long-term objectives
AWINS has been validated both in the lab and in many live customer

implementations − ARINC has worked with the leading gateway vendors and command and control

applications to develop a keen understanding of the capability of each solution − We have pre-built configurations that fit many popular radios from leading radio vendors Page 8

The AWINS Concept


Integrate existing RF Systems with a standards based IP Network
Utilize centralized Command and Control software to provide audio management and conferencing capabilities
Interconnect with other interoperability solutions already in place
Bridge communications between legacy and future radio systems

including P25 compatible systems
Move beyond “Radio Interoperability” to true “Communications

Interoperability” by supporting Voice, Video and Data in one system
Deploy regionally and scale incrementally
Deliver using a repeatable, tested, and trusted methodology

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AWINS Architecture
The basis of AWINS is a common language for interoperability and a

command and control plane that manages access to information and directs communications to appropriate parties
Internet Protocol (IP) is the primary building block − Worldwide standard that enables efficient transfer of voice, video and data − − − − −

on a common platform Many commercial products available Extremely scalable, very resilient Offers independence from “layer 1 and 2” technologies Enables Quality of Service (QOS) management techniques IP Multicast provides high degree of efficiency


Command and control is implemented at the application layer − COTS products with standards based interfaces

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AWINS Features
A fully integrated, turnkey communications interoperability solution

− From requirements analysis and implementation to testing, training, and

ongoing support


Voice Communications among any of the following:

− Radios, PSTN (cell, pots, PBX), VoIP phones (Fixed and WiFi), PC clients,

and Nextel PTT. Even the audio component of a Video Teleconference


Discrete command and control with roles based user access − Configures Virtual Talk groups


Dial access to any radio or VTG − From any phone, anywhere


Long-term voice recording for forensics and training purposes
A Single homogenous IP network that support Voice, Video, and Data

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Successful Integrations Radio Frequencies: − − − − − − − − −

900 MHz 800 MHz 700 MHz VHF Hi/Lo UHF Marine Aviation RACES HF

− Various combinations:
P25
Trunked
Conventional
Digital
Analog

Radio types: − − − − − −

Consoles Base Stations Mobiles Portables Repeaters Voting Systems

Additional Technology: − − − − − −

IP telephony PSTN Nextel PTT Cellular Video Conferencing Video Surveillance

IP networks: − − − − − −

Optical Microwave Copper (T1, Frame, etc) Satellite WiFi Mesh

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AWINS Logical Model Cisco ISR – Single Box UHF

800 Nextel PTT others

POTS, PBX, PSTN

VoIP Gateway

Cellular, GSM

VoIP Phone IP PBX Desktop Client Mobile Devices Video Conferencing

Standards Based IP Infrastructure

700

Tools and Applications LMR Gateway

VHF

Command and Control

IP

Recording Alert Systems Logging Consoles

Video Surveillance

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AWINS Architecture Site 1 Portable Portable

HF

VHF

Portable

Portable

VHF

700

Private IP Network

P25

Command and Control

Site 3 PSTN

Portable

UHF POTS

Site 2 800

Portable

Mobile/Cell

Nextel PTT

Trunked

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VoIP
Voice over IP (VoIP) is the audio “language” within AWINS − AWINS utilizes a full set of IP standards including:
ITU G.711 and G.729 codecs convert between analog audio and

digitized audio
Multicast and Real Time Protocol (RTP) carry VoIP traffic
H.323, SCCP, and SIP are used for signaling (call setup/tear down)


For non-native IP or VoIP technologies a “gateway” is used to translate to and from VoIP − LMR Gateway for Radio:
An E&M port is used to obtain the analog audio from a radio

(base station, mobile, or handheld) 2 wire, 4 wire, or BIM Card interface − VoIP Gateway for POTS/PSTN/PBX: −


Conversion to VoIP by Cisco Unified CallManager or

CallManager Express Page 15

Path of a Radio Transmission UHF

VHF

Portable

Portable

Private IP Network

2/4 wire

E&M

CODEC

VoIP

IP Network

IP Network VoIP

CODEC

E&M 2/4 wire

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Key Components


LMR Gateway − Integrated Services Router (ISR) that provides connection to any type of

radio by converting E&M to VoIP


Management Server − Provides user interface and manages interoperability


Audio Mixer − Provides audio mixing services for Talk Groups


Voice Services − Cisco CallManager or CallManager Express provide IP telephony

integration

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Case Study: OPSCAN

− Interoperability in Northwest Washington

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The Need


The agencies that formed OPSCAN recognized the need for interoperability based on several events, including the capture of a terrorist arriving via a ferry from Canada and the shooting of a sheriff’s deputy − The lack of interoperable communications hampered both efforts


OPSCAN obtained grant funds and developed an RFP to build an Interoperability system throughout the region
ARINC and the AWINS architecture was chosen to provide the solution

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The System


There are several components − The network − The Gateways − The Command and Control System


The Network is built among shared resources including WSP, USCG, and local networks − − − −

Leased T1 circuits Microwave T1 circuits ATM OC3 Microwave Backbone Redundant connections
Assist with problems like Tankers moving in and out of port!

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The System


The Gateways are Cisco LMR gateways − Installed at 24 locations
Including EMD at Camp Murray − Gateways support from 10 to 20 radios depending on model implemented


The Command and Control system is WAVE from Twisted Pair Solutions − Browser accessible at all locations and from a VPN − Being upgraded to version 2.0 SP3 − Redundant Management and Media servers

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OPSCAN VoIP Network - Transport Media and Router Placement Kelly Ridge Neah Bay Dispatch

Slip Point (Pearson Creek)

USCG Neah Bay

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Jefferson Transit 6 Port Hadlock JeffCom

WSP (3)

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WSP-PA

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North Point

12 CC-EOC

3 USCG Maynard Peak

6

WSP

Clallam Transit

Gold Mtn. WSP

4 WSP Octopus Mtn

Capital Peak WSP

WSP Queets

WSP Neilton Pt.

WSP OC3 Micro-Wave (4Mb/s) Fiber-Optic (OPSCAN) 10 Mb/s USCG Micro-Wave (1.544 Mb/s) Ethernet Spur (OPSCAN) (10 Mb/s + T1)

WSP Cosmopolis

WSP Hoquiam

Router - Cisco 3845

Telco T-1 by Transit Agency Remote base control of repeaters OPSCAN-VOIP-Transport Media-Ver-F.vsd

Media connection - no router

Router - Cisco 3825

Clallam County WAN over NOANet FO Channelized Radio Spur (OPSCAN)

EMD-Camp Murray

Router - Cisco 2811

Transit Agency Cisco 2811 (Subsequent Contract Addition by Agency)

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Case Study: Hurricane Katrina, and Operation Lifeline

− Anne Arundel County

and ARINC respond in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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The Need


In the post-event analysis of Hurricane Isabel, Anne Arundel County Maryland recognized the need for “Mobile Command Vehicle” that would enable emergency services staff to respond more effectively to large scale disasters and events
The county worked with ARINC and MBF Industries to develop “Mobile Command and Control Unit 1” (MCCU-1) which was delivered in the fall of 2005 − MBF built the truck − ARINC provided the communications infrastructure and acted as the

Project Manager

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County Objectives
Anne Arundel County wanted a Mobile EOC that would allow them to: − Remain operational in the event the primary EOC is

unavailable. − Manage emergency operations using the National

Incident Management System (NIMS) from a mobile environment. − Stream video surveillance footage and have video

teleconferencing capabilities from the Mobile Command Vehicle back to the Anne Arundel County EOC − Establish Interoperable Communications with any

agency in the State of Maryland and jurisdictions in counties of border states. Page 25

MCCU Communications Capabilities
Communications vehicle designed to allow for mobile

communications and RF interoperability. Systems include: − − − − − − − −

800 MHz UHF VHF High Band VHF Low Band Marine Band Aviation Band RACES VHF Voice/Packet (HAM/Amateur) RACES HF Band (HAM/Amateur)


Will allow for mobile communications and

interoperability between − − − −

17 RF Systems (479 Frequencies-250 programmed) 20 IP Phones 10 POTS/Cell connections Interconnected with County phone systems


Other capabilities include Video Teleconferencing,

Video Surveillance, and Data Applications.

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Anne Arundel Mobile Command Vehicle

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Position Layouts

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Katrina Support


MCCU-1 was requested by 3 different response efforts.
Deployed on September 2nd, 2005 to provide communications and

logistics support to Operation Lifeline in Jefferson Parish, LA.
Operation Lifeline was a response effort put together by the State of

Maryland to establish 6 medical clinics in Jefferson Parish to treat citizens and transport them to functioning hospitals.
The MCCU was operational within 45 minutes of arriving at the mission

base camp, Meadowcrest Hospital
The MCCU provided dispatch and interoperable communications for

over 20 different agencies with disparate radio systems.

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Success!
At a ceremony honoring the Anne Arundel Team that participated in Operation lifeline, Chief Ron Blackwell of the Anne Arundel Fire Department summed up MCCU-1’s performance this way: “There are always some questions in your mind, will it do what we’ve been told when it’s most needed… this unit passed that test with flying colors”


The county also cancelled acceptance testing, confident that MCCU-1 was up to the task
More importantly, Operation Lifeline treated over 6000 patients in 2 weeks

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Additional Interoperability Projects


Anne Arundel County Emergency Operations Center
FEMA Mobile Command Vehicles
Massachusetts Homeland Security Region 1
US First Air Force Homeland Defense
Orange County Mobile Command Vehicle
State of Maryland Mass Transit Administration Mobile

Command Vehicle
City of Annapolis Mobile Command Vehicle
St. Charles Parrish, LA

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AWINS Architecture Advantages A solution architecture that: − Protects legacy investments − Scalable and expandable − Leverages existing backbone infrastructure − Cost effective − Standards based − Provides near term availability

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Summary


ARINC has the technical expertise and experience to help public safety and private enterprises achieve their interoperability objectives
Our solution provides you with: The ability to leverage existing infrastructure and interoperate with other Local, State and Federal agencies
A highly reliable and affordable IP based architecture solution
An easy-to-use, interoperable, showcase project


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Learn more at

www.AWINS.net Contact: Marvin Ingram – [email protected] Dave Chapman – [email protected]