In disaster scenarios, e.g., earthquakes, tsunamis, and wildfires, communication infrastructure often becomes severely damaged.
A base station radio remains a critical part of reliable, real-time communication. But the most effective systems go a step further - integrating base stations with digital radios, LTE
In disaster scenarios, e.g., earthquakes, tsunamis, and wildfires, communication infrastructure often becomes severely damaged. To rapidly restore damaged communication
With the development of 5G technology, a convenient and fast emergency communication solution is needed when the local ground base station is unavailable for
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Future emergency networks will consist typically of terrestrial, portable base stations and base stations on-board low altitude platforms (LAPs).
This Smart and Connected Communities research project focuses on developing an innovative solution for enabling emergency communications during disaster recovery. An aerial base
Future emergency networks will consist typically of terrestrial, portable base stations and base stations on-board low altitude platforms (LAPs).
In disaster relief operations, both emergency communication and personnel positioning are critical. This paper proposes an enhanced unscented Kalman filter (UKF)
Recently, the concept of base stations on low altitude platforms (LAPs) attracted researchers'' attention for emergency communication and the digital divide in under-developed
This paper first proposed and illustrated the concept, connotation and characteristics of integrated space-air-ground emergency rescue communication command
An emergency communication system is necessary for first responders, who need to enter areas with no network coverage or damaged network infrastructure due to natural or
Access to reliable communications services is a key factor in any emergency situation. ASTRI has succeeded in producing a mobile base station that allows for cost
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