| ETC Newsletter Jan 2008 |
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Communications Australia Pty Ltd signs Distribution Agreement
Communications Australia has a core of highly talented staff with skills and expertise covering Telecommunications, PABX, Two Way Radio Systems, Wireless Radio, Wireless Data, Underground Radio Systems and converging technologies, led by a strong, dedicated management team with specialist expertise in marketing, engineering and service. Communications Australia has selected ETCorp's GPAC System® as their IP based platform to facilitate convergence of traditional communication systems with the latest Security technology. “Converging technologies for voice and data applications are universally recognized as the next generation of communication platforms, delivering interaction by both fixed and wireless applications through carrier and private networks.” says Communications Australia. The GPAC System® is the glue to integrate these sensors and devices seamlessly into your existing network. Talk to us today about how the GPAC System® can automate and integrate your processes, security, building management, environmental monitoring and alert response systems. Automation of security has never been so easy!
SDSU builds Emergency Response UAV Surveillance System
Emergencies are sudden, urgent, usually unexpected events requiring immediate action. Natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods or bush fires can devastate large areas in minutes. Australian bush fires/storms are particularly fierce due to the eucalyptus oil in gum leaves and can turn, jump roads or fire breaks, and accelerate faster than a human can run. In order to be able to make informed decisions and to contain and mitigate damage, fast, accurate information is needed. The research being conducted by Michael Hennig, SDSU Visualization Lab Manager and Research Associate, will be particularly valuable to Fire Fighters as it enables the rapid distribution of real time images and sensor data to an Operations Center and those on the ground. Using the GPAC System® located at the SDSU Visualization lab as the integration platform, Michael redistributed video streams from robotic and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) to various locations to demonstrate the simplicity and speed of the integration platform. This research highlights the capability of the GPAC System® for real time disaster management by easily and efficiently relaying real time data and video to large and dispersed audiences. In an emergency situation such as a bush fire storm, immediate access to critical fire data enables faster and more effective allocation of resources and could save lives.
In related exercises, using a wireless camera system attached to an off-the-shelf robot (Robopd), Michael demonstrated programmed surveillance and unmanned situational awareness in a Lab environment. Like the UAV network architecture, the video feed could be viewed remotely via the internet and locally through the Command and Control vehicle monitor. This technology is invaluable in situations which are too hazardous for humans (eg. clearing wreckage, retrieving bodies in unsound buildings) Michael Hennig concluded that "...it's imperative for companies to develop simple, efficient solutions for first responders. And to consider the importance of integrating a wide array of off the shelf solutions that can be rapidly incorporated into any platform." This process was achieved quickly and cost effectively by using the GPAC System® to integrate commercial off the shelf technology and linking to technologies such as the UAV, BORSTAR Command and Control van, and robot. Rapid decision making is supported as the technology consolidates data from numerous sensor and camera networks, making it available for analysis and sharing via the Internet. Data can be quickly fed to local emergency services crew for evacuation and allocation of resources. Increased situational awareness, early threat detection and quick response to disaster sites is an achievable outcome. Through these integration exercises, the team at the SDSU Visualization Lab have demonstrated that reliable visual communication dramatically improves response time for first responders. RP Flight Systems is a Texas-based company with extensive operations in providing UAV support for search-and-rescue and fire operations. RP Flight Systems have purpose built aircraft, designed expressly for aerial video and still photography uses including thermal imaging cameras, digital still, streaming video or both. Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) Teams are highly specialized units capable of responding to emergency search and rescue situations anywhere in the United States. These teams are made up of Border Patrol Agents who volunteer to go beyond their regular duties and undergo a highly specialized regimen consisting of training in physical fitness and training in various other disciplines, including medical skills, technical rescue, navigation, communication, swift water rescue, and air operations. San Diego State University (SDSU)SDSU's Center for Homeland Security also has been instrumental in developing new techniques for attaining, processing and distributing high-resolution imagery in support of relief efforts after the 2004 tsunami in Banda Aceh, Indonesia and during and after Hurricane Katrina, US. The Vizualisation Centre is a rapid prototyping project focussed on sharing of information and collaborative visualizations to first responder and security needs globally. The Center acts as a sensor hub for data fusion of remote sensing and environmental monitoring and generates global geospatial data sets in response to natural or man made disasters, as well as training and mitigation of the disasters before they occur. Destination Brazil!
Tackling crime, fear of crime and perceptions about crime is a fundamental issue for the city. As part of their security management strategy, local Council Authorities have recently selected the GPAC System®. The GPAC System® was chosen as it enables the Indaiatuba Police and the Council Authorities to integrate their IT systems and converge the different specialist technologies required to fight traffic offences, violent crime, robbery, graffiti, drug and narco terrorism and kidnapping.
Corporate Risk Management and Security Solutions specialists Seraphim were retained by the Indaiatuba City Council to develop and support the implementation of the city's risk management framework.The team at ETCorp are excited to be a part of this ground breaking program for Indaiatuba City and are pleased that the GPAC System® is being used in this partnership to maximise co-ordinated action against crime. What our clients are saying – Christmas Islands Port Authority“As part of the security upgrades following the introduction of the Maritime Security Act, the Port needed to put in place an unmanned security surveillance system. Embedded Technologies designed a system using their GPAC technology which allowed us to put in 3 security cameras with PIRS, this has allowed us to monitor events which are logged after a PIR is triggered. These logs can be reviewed at our convenience over the net. The system also allows for an SMS to be sent on each triggered event which alerts us to a potential breach... The GPAC ...is flexible and will allow us to upgrade our system with minimal costs apart from hardware in the form of additional cameras and PIR’s. I believe Embedded Technologies has developed in their GPAC a good user friendly system which will meet many different user needs. Their commitment to their product and back up is excellent.” Neil McNeill, Maintenance Manager,Security / Safety Officer Christmas Islands Ports For more information about technology integration with The GPAC System® and contact details please refer to our website:            |
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The UAV video concept was field tested during a demonstration by 
Indaiatuba is a beautiful city with a population of over 170,000 within the the state of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
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