GIN Implementation Introductions SFC Jamie Sullivan Georgia Interoperability

GIN Implementation Introductions SFC Jamie Sullivan Georgia Interoperability Network

Interoperable Communications – A Definition n Interoperability is the ability of public safety service and support providers to communicate with each other via voice and/or data: n On demand n In real time n When needed n When authorized

GIN Solution n Interoperable Communications System that: n n n n Uses existing Radio Frequency infrastructure Achieves “on demand” interoperability through overlay additions to the current RF infrastructure: IP network backbone, IP network components and Mobile Communication Units Allows interoperability between disparate radio system technologies Provides flexibility and scalability Achieves functionality in most areas of state population with fixed communications assets; in remaining areas with mobile communication assets Will be implemented in multiple phases Will be completed by June 2010 Is being managed effectively by three working groups: HSTF Communications Subcommittee, Technical Working Group, Operations Working Group

Project Organization

Coverage Map

Motorola MOTOBridge n Comprised of 4 basic components: n Operational Management Control (OMC) Server n n n Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) Server n n n Sets up calls on the system Two redundant systems (main and backup) Radio Gateway Unit (RGU) n n n Keeps track of network configuration and is used to manage entire system Two redundant systems (main and backup) Connects the radio systems into the network Resides in every jurisdiction (usually in communications center) Work Station Gateway Unit (WSGU) n n Gives dispatcher access to the system Resides in every jurisdiction (usually in communications center)

MOTOBridge Technology System A MCU 800 MHz System B VHF RGU VHF MPLS UHF WSGU Dispatch WSGU OMC Server SIP Server 911 Dispatch

R-GU Interoperability Serial (RS 232) (Enables Radio controls, Emergency Notification and Wireless Data) 4 W+E&M/Tone Remote Control Cell Aviation PSTN Conventional/ Trunked P-25 800 MHz System Consolette 4 W+Tone Remote Control CEB BIM MPLS Network 1 to 8 interface Connections per RGU 4 W Serial (RS 232) LMR System Station Smart. Zone 800 MHz System

Workstation Installation

Rack Installation

MCU

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Interop-1 on Post Americus 2007

Scout

MCU Resources n n n MCU Operational Modes n n n 1 VHF repeater 5 channel 800 MHz Trunking Capable Repeater System (MCU #1 only) 1 Aviation Radio 2 HAM Radios 2 800 MHz Control Stations 2 VHF Control Stations 2 UHF Control Stations 1 Low Band Control Station Cache of 25 800 MHz and 25 VHF portables Interconnected to GIN MPLS via satellite Free standing

GIN Security Solution n IP Network n n n n Uses private IP addressing Has no public internet access All gateway units protected with built-in firewalls All core equipment protected with external firewalls Dedicated equipment with applications used only for the Georgia Interoperability Network AES encryption of voice communications on the MPLS network and satellite link Signaling and control information between the SIP and OMC servers to Gateway Units use IP-Sec tunnels Georgia Interoperability Network satellite traffic is only routed to intended destination

Capacities n Network n n 1000 Dispatch positions, 5000 radio ports, and 64, 000 talkpath connections PSAPs n n n 15 talkpaths per Radio Gateway Unit (R-GU) port 60 talkpaths per R-GU 9 conference bridge participants per Workstation Gateway Unit (WS-GU) 24 talkpaths per WS-GU 60 seconds audio replay duration per WS-GU talkpath

What Project Will Not Do n n Increase Radio Frequency Coverage Increase Channel Capacity Allow Radio of One Type to Communicate with Transmitter of Different Type Eliminate Technology Obsolescence

Importance of Project n n Georgia’s First State-wide Interoperable Communications Project Funded Mostly by Federal Grants with Additional Local and State Investments Local Governments and State Agencies Involved in Design Will Serve as a Model for Larger State-wide Initiatives

Core Applications Overlapping RF Coverage System A System B

Core Applications Large Scale Events System A System B

Core Applications Dispatch Consolidation/Backup System A System B

Core Applications Centralized Broadcast System B System A System C System D GEMA

Core Applications Remote Monitoring/Control System B System A System C System D GEMA

Core Applications Dispatch Conferencing

Core Applications Mobile Platform System A System C System B

Core Applications Traveling Across Jurisdiction System A System B System C

Agency Responsibilities n n n OHS/GEMA - Implementation GSP - Business Owner & Network Administrator Local Governments - Operators

Training and Exercises Vendor Training n End Users (Train the Trainer) n System Administrators n System Engineers n MCU Georgia Interoperability Network Exercises n Local n Regional n State-wide

Channel Naming

Communications with Public Safety Community n n n n Newsletter Site Meetings Workshops Site Specific Reports Training CD Site Survey Tools Operations Manual

Questions? www. gainterop. com Thanks Jamie Sullivan (404) 624 -7071