Satellite Based Communication During Disasters

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Satellite based communication during disasters. By andy opsahl july 27 2009. Use mobile communications office vehicles as mobile disaster recovery centers during initial deployment allowing disaster survivors to apply for assistance. Satellite based communication system is reliable during disasters as communication satellites are in orbit in space and are not vulnerable to natural disasters on earth. Most of the population of india belongs to rural areas.

Here are the top 10 communication methods. Besides this satellite play an important role in forecasting of weather hurricanes typhoons tide and many types of disaster. Through satellite we can handle the disaster related situations in a proper way and save mankind. Satellite based communications sys tems satellite based communication systems mean communication systems intended for users on the earth but which have some equipment in space i e.

Different satellites carry out different jobs such as taking weather pictures or finding accurate positions on earth in terms of latitudes and longitudes. During a disaster setting it is important to have a plan in place beforehand and practice that plan prior to a disaster occurring. Global communication links can be established with very small satellite antennas. Assisting state local tribal and territorial entities in mitigating their disaster emergency communications risks and requirements to support life saving efforts protect property and.

Satellite technology provides disaster communications when cell towers fail satellite communication includes unmanned aerial vehicles and satellite images. Communication during a natural disaster can be difficult. In the context of disaster management fail safe communication is vital during a wide range of actions from the significant phase of preparedness to impart knowledge and information mass education and public awareness warning of impending threat of disaster calling various resources and intimation to authorities and conducting. It is important to remark that even without a backhaul link all the services provided in the disaster area are available so that the rescue operation.

It is widely acknowledged that during natural disasters satellite technology plays a crucial role in re establishing communication links for both disaster victims and those involved in emergency response efforts. With our satellite based communication facilities flexible data services can be provided plus the possibility to quickly establish point to point telephone services in case of extreme disasters. Satellite communication and rural development. Department of space indian space research organisation public notice attention.

The satellite phone is the most widely used means of communication during disasters.