SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS IN PUBLIC SAFETY: ENHANCING EMERGENCY RESPONSE THROUGH ADVANCED CONNECTIVITY
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Satellite Communications, Public Safety, Emergency Response, Disaster Management, Hurricane Katrina, Wildfire ManagementAbstract
Satellite Communications have efficiently and effectively replaced the standard mode of disaster communication in disaster-struck areas where typical communication structures are permanently destroyed. In this article, the author examines how satellite communications improved emergency responses in disaster-affected and geographically challenging regions. As distinct from terrestrial infrastructure, satellite communication is not disrupted by hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires, hence its distinct advantage as a technology. The function of satellite systems may be seen in the event of Hurricane Katrina, which occurred in the year 2005; this is because the satellite systems offered an essential means of communication that was difficult to access due to the downing of the ordinary means of communication such as landlines and cell phone networks. Equally, in actual fire-focused regions, a satellite-based system enables the emergency service providers to communicate and track the ongoing fires more effectively despite the remoteness of the areas. More examples, including the 2011 earthquake in Tōhoku, Japan, and the 2010 Haiti earthquake, highlight the importance of satellite communications in disaster response. These systems have made rescue operations possible and helped maintain telemedicine facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, there are issues concerning the high costs of implementation and compatibility problems with the terrestrial networks. Nevertheless, new satellite technologies, such as the combination of 5G and Low Earth Orbit satellites, will also help improve public safety by increasing data transfer rate and coverage. With these technologies set to advance over time, satellites will remain instrumental in protecting people and mitigating global crises.
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