Communication provides the critical path for relief in emergency and disaster situations. Communication connects and helps move logistical, rescue and first responder resources in any region of the world facing or recovering from natural or man-made disasters. ND SatCom’s satellite network solution for emergency response provides terrestrial independent communications wherever they are needed.

Deploying wireless communications is typically among the first priorities in any emergency response, rescue, or relief situation. However, terrestrial wireless equipment (cellular phones or land mobile radios) is only useful when communications towers and other fixed equipment are in place to connect wireless equipment to the local and global communications backbone. In the majority of emergency situations, this infrastructure has either been destroyed by the disaster (e.g. hurricane) or was not available before the disaster. This reality makes it critical for local government and emergency workers to have access to a wireless communications network that is not dependant on terrestrial infrastructure.

ND Satcom provides such a solution. Satellites are the only wireless communications infrastructure that is not susceptible to damage from disasters.

Even before disasters strike, ND SatCom’s network solutions are used in many countries to provide seismic and flood sensing data to government agencies for early warning of an impending situation. Also, they broadcast disaster warning notices and facilitate general communication and information flow between government agencies, relief organizations and the public.

Solution Features

• Fully independent of terrestrial infrastructure
• Mobile, transportable stations provide access to any location
• Quick deployment
• Pre-configured terminals
• Combination of all services - data, voice, video
• Live streaming capabilities