Public Safety Satellite Communication Solutions

You Are Not Prepared Until Your Communications Are Recent years have seen the number of disasters rise sharply—hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods, landslides. Emergencies are an ever-present possibility. Are your communications ready?

As the United States prepares to deploy a nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN), satellite communications is at the forefront for delivering extended coverage and resiliency in the network. Inmarsat Government offers solutions for state and federal partners to meet the coverage and reliability objectives.

COOP for Man-Made, Technological or Natural Disasters

Hybrid Satellite and Terrestrial Network

In the event of a natural disaster or

and terrestrial network solutions that

other emergency, ensuring continuity of

deliver secure, reliable IP connectivity and

operations (COOP) saves lives. Reliable,

configurable bandwidth to support your

quickly deployable communications are the

applications and services. Our network

key. Inmarsat Government has the expertise

uses Inmarsat’s platform and redundant

and technology you need to develop your

terrestrial private line connections into our

COOP and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans.

global MPLS backbone.

Highly Adaptable, Flexible DR Solutions Inmarsat Government DR solutions are designed to adapt to your needs—now and as they change over time. They can be

Inmarsat Government provides satellite

Event Driven Usage Include:   Small mobile terminals for first in teams

customized for any government organization,

  Command vehicle connectivity

using proven COOP methodologies and

  Voice communications with satphones

reliable technologies. They can support multiple redundant sites within the U.S., using Inmarsat Government technology.

  Tracking supplies and assets   Deployables

Covering The Last Mile Approximately 27% of the U.S. is wilderness and 68% is rural

With so much of the U.S. being remote it is

emergencies, like a festival, concert, mud

not economically feasible to cover these

slide, forest fire, or evacuation, networks

areas in terrestrial networks. But officials

will easily become congested. Because of

who work in these isolated areas still need

this satellite networks prove invaluable to

to connect. And we know emergencies can

first responders. Satellite networks can be

happen anywhere.

quickly set up with minimal training. They can replace or augment congested networks and

Satellite networks can provide voice and

often use existing equipment. Within a few

data connectivity to public safety officials

minutes someone can create a wifi hotspot

enabling them to effectively do their job

using a BGAN terminal and connect it to a

where terrestrial cellular and Land Mobile

satellite or an existing cellular network.

Radio (LMR) networks don’t reach. And since satellite is not dependent on existing terrestrial networks it is inherently resilient.

Deployables can connect to Inmarsat’s phone, video conference, or connect a tablet

Single, Remote Users

to a private broadband network, with speeds

Satellite can provide connectivity to areas

with VSAT or a vehicle mounted dish.

typically considered inaccessible or when a deployable is not available. With a BGAN terminal you could connect a remote outpost, field office or set up a local wifi hotspot. With

up to 492Kbps. Faster speeds are possible

Augmenting Cellular Technology

a blue tooth connection or an IsatHub you

Many rural areas are connected but their

can turn a regular smart phone into a satellite

networks are limited. During events and

satellite network and gain reachback from rural areas to the core network. And with Global Xpress deployables have access to throughput speeds up to 50Mbps. This combined with Inmarsat Government’s dual satellite stations, terrestrial network and redundant backups you are given a level of resiliency that is unheard of with traditional deployable communications along with almost unlimited range.

Why use satellite: Extending LMR Coverage Satellite Push to Talk is a complementary service that connects L-band terminals to existing LMR radios. By connecting your radios to Inmarsat’s L-band network it enables you to access Beyond Line of Sight communications without the need to modify the radios’ hardware or the encryption. Inmarsat’s “Push to Talk” solution is a less expensive option available to vehicles and dismounted officers. Since Push to Talk reuses your existing equipment the cost of hardware and training have been kept to a minimum. It is fast to setup and requires minimal user intervention before

Backhaul Redundancy

deployment. Push to Talk will extend the range and capabilities of radios and can

The NPSBN will require greater resiliency

allow full interoperability between civilian

than commercial networks. The FirstNet

and national guard radios in the event of a

Cores can use high capacity satellite links

major incident or civil emergency.

to insure mission critical data flow even in major loss of infrastructure.

  Best option for remote areas with no LTE coverage (rural, wilderness)   Enable interoperability   Voice and data can be encrypted for additional security   Backhaul voice and/or data to command posts   Provide high throughput to support data intensive applications   Highly reliable throughput   Dedicated bandwidth, terrestrial transport and network infrastructure   Ability to surge bandwidth when desired   More economical than construction of terrestrial network for remote areas

Public Safety Solutions Inmarsat Government recognizes that there is no single solution that meets all of Public Safety’s needs. We have developed a range of satellite solutions using multiple frequencies to match your various missions and requirements for a seamless, integrated network.

Public Safety Situation

Description

Augmenting Band-14 Network

Deploying a cell on wheels to offer coverage where there is none. Operations could include

to support many users

major planned events, disasters, or wildfires Satellite is used as backhaul on the system.

Single user or small

Support communications of user outside of coverage responding to a public safety mission,

team in a remote area

which range from routine to emergency calls in rural and wilderness areas.

Disaster communications Radio over satellite Continuity of Operations Machine to Machine

Incorporates many use cases from supporting communications, network restoration, to use of deployables and support mission data and communications. Radio operations in locations outside the normal range of LMR towers. Provides backup of communications by ensuring connectivity will be available on critical infrastructure. Tracking vehicle fleets, equipment maintenance and safety, connecting monitoring stations and sensors

Aeronautical services

Providing communications on aeronautical platforms including backhaul for UAV's, balloons, etc.

Maritime services

Providing communications off shore, on waterways and maritime vessels.

L-band – Extremely reliable in all weather. Terminals the size of a laptop are small and compact, perfect for the mobile user. Maximum throughput speeds of 800kbps. Ku-band – Ku-band allows for higher throughput. Many fixed terminals already in use for Continuity of Operations and Mobile Command Vehicles. Ka-band – High speed satellite service for a mobile user. Works with small, easy to use terminals that provide for 50Mbps down and 5Mbps up. L-band BGAN

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Swiftbroadband

Fleetbroadband

Ku-band

Ka-band

Satellite

Fixed

Global Xpress

Phone

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See What Tomorrow’s Protected Network Looks Like, Today FirstNet will dramatically change how first

to them 24/7 with just one phone call. And

responders communicate. The NPSBN will

since we operate your network end-to-end,

enable high speed data and new applications

we can fix your problem quickly.

that will grow in use as the network proves it’s

communication solutions encompass design,

Customized Solutions Are Standard Operating Procedure

implementation and lifecycle management

Network services and hybrid satellite and

of your global, scalable, hybrid satellite and

terrestrial solutions, driven by the latest and

reliability. Inmarsat Government’s end-to-end proven

terrestrial communication network. Our

proven technologies, and always accessible

Every mission today, and in the future,

massive network and expertise enable us to

professional services are the pillars upon

depends upon reliable real-time

offer portable, cost-effective, always-available

which we build our proven solutions—

communications. But not every mission

data, voice and video communications—

tailored to your needs.

is the same. You need a communication

wherever your mission demands. By leveraging a scalable network

network that is built to your needs and requirements.

By working with Inmarsat Government you will

infrastructure, Inmarsat Government offers

have single-source access to our integrated

multiple levels of Managed Network Services.

and scalable network hardware and services

Our Lifecycle Management encompass RF,

anywhere in the country.

IP, IT and Solutions Engineering. Our Project Management Professionals are PMI-certified

Just as important is the dedicated support

and provide superior end-to-end project and

staff you will have access to. All of our

program support. Our Deployed Field Support

subject matter experts are based in the U.S.,

experts deliver a full range of technical

certified and cleared. You will have access

services and user training, anywhere in the world. And our security-cleared, U.S.-based Network Operation Security Center (NOSC) team is standing by to take your call and responsibility for resolving your problem. Wherever your mission takes you, you can take us. Inmarsat Government’s fixed and mobile communication products are built to meet the demands of the world’s harshest and most remote environments. And with each one comes our expertise of integrating them into your custom solution. For years Inmarsat Government has supported FEMA and connected areas devastated by disasters. From Hurricane Sandy and tornadoes in Oklahoma to mud slides in Washington and floods in Texas Inmarsat Government has assisted FEMA and connected devastated communities with BGAN terminals, deployable trailers, and VSAT networks.

The Inmarsat Government Network Extending Coverage and Reliability to FirstNet

Real-Time Access to Network Data and Metrics

Our Secure, Private Global Multi-Protocol

Our internally developed Global Management

Label Switched (MPLS) Network Is Always

System (GMS) provides unprecedented

On. So Is Our Unrivalled End-to-End

secure, web-based, on-demand access

Professional Support.

to consolidated network data. It gives our customers critical insight into utilization,

Our prodigious state-of-the-art network not

availability, technical support and asset

only delivers 99.999% server availability, but

management information for both fixed

it is proactively supported—every second

and mobile solutions.

of every day—by our highly skilled, certified, security-cleared support team.

End-to-End Security Certification, accreditation and uncompromised redundancy measures ensure that our entire network is always securely connected—and that it, and your information, is always protected. We’ll work with you to identify your true security requirements and deliver the information assurance approach that meets your needs and that you can afford.

Future U.S. government needs will continue to demand secure, access-ready connectivity to even larger amounts of information, and at even greater speeds. Inmarsat Government delivers that future, today.

Satellite coverage can enhance FirstNet Baseline Coverage in Phase 1.

Customer Core

Satellite / Teleport

Customer Edge

FIXED ANTENNA VSAT SERVICES • Ka Band • Ku Band

SECURE GATEWAY RED/BLACK

MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICES • C Band • X Band

• Inmarsat Global Xpress • Inmarsat BGAN • Iridium

ON THE MOVE

PRIVATE NETWORK

UNITED STATES

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND

EUROPE

INMARSAT SAS

Terrestrial

FLY AWAY KITS

MULTIPROTOCOL LABEL SWITCHING (MPLS) BACKBONE

NETWORK CENTER NEW YORK

CUSTOMER POINT OF PRESENCE (PoP) APPLICATION HOSTING

SATELLITE PHONE

NETWORK CENTER ILLINOIS

NETWORK CENTER VIRGINIA AIRCRAFT

PSTN

INTERNET NETWORK CENTER UNITED KINGDOM

NETWORK CENTER NETHERLANDS DEPLOYABLE

VoIP

End-to-End Managed Services

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About Inmarsat Government Inmarsat Government is a leading provider of secure, reliable and affordable mission-critical telecommunications to U.S. military, intelligence and civilian organizations. Equipped with the industry’s leading satellite and terrestrial infrastructure, it delivers custom, end-to-end networks and solutions that can sustain communications anytime, anywhere. Inmarsat Government, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inmarsat plc, and an authorized Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Inmarsat Global Xpress, is responsible for Inmarsat’s retail U.S. government business. It is headquartered in Herndon, VA, with network assets and operations around the globe. For more information, please visit inmarsatgov.com.

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