Wireless Network for Disaster Rescue
The Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok has unveiled a state-of-the-art mobile wireless network that can be used to establish communication for emergency workers after a disaster. The network allows rescue teams at a disaster site to communicate even if conventional forms of communication break down. The new network allows emergency workers to set up a mobile satellite station that creates a wireless network for laptop computers or personal digital assistants (PDA). Each laptop or PDA is then able to act as a node that can transmit the wireless signal to other devices further out in the field and extend the network into hard-to-reach areas. Users on the network could use video, SMS or email to communicate with others on the network or over the Internet. For further details contact: Prof Kanchana Kanchanasut Director, Internet Education and Research Laboratory (InterLab), School of Engineering and Technology Asian Institute of Technology PO Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Tel: +66 2 524 5703 Fax: +66 2 524 6618 E-mail: [email protected]
Sector: Mining and minerals
Country: India
Area of Application: Disaster Management
Keywords: Mobile, wireless network
Advantages: 1. It is a very effective tool for communications during diaster situations, especially when conventional communication systems fail.
Environmental aspects: Not Applicable
Development Status: Laboratory Model
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City: New Delhi
Country: India
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