Search, Rescue & Quick Response
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Communication Needs
Communications Technology for Response Force
Trunked radio systems are widely used but are limited in capability to voice or low-speed data only. Cellular and satellite technology are also used, however cellular networks may not always be available and satellites are expensive to deploy. 
Fortress FastPath Mesh™Fortress’s FastPath Mesh™ technology is an excellent choice for response force operations. With its self-forming, self-healing networking capability it allows personnel to connect to each other, while staying in contact with the operation commander. Units can act as relay nodes and automatically re-route through other nodes depending upon the link quality, thus extending the reachability to remote locations. The network can be instantly deployed and does not have to depend upon a cellular or trunking system infrastructure. Satellite communication is not only expensive but may also be ineffective due to line-of-sight restrictions. Fortress offers a wide choice of frequency bands to choose from, including standard 802.11 a/b/g/n with UNII extensions using DFS, 4.9 GHz for public safety operations, or the 4.4 GHz band for military operations. Advantages of Fortress solutionFortress solutions provide proven technology that can be used successfully for response force applications:
Fortress ES210 Tactical Mesh Point
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Response forces are an integral part of several military and civilian operations. Response forces are deployed for a hazard or emergency, or as part of a combat operation. Reconnaissance teams are also involved in similar operations with equivalent needs. During the operation it is imperative to:
In order to meet the mission objectives, the response team members need to communicate with each other as well as with the team commander. Communications include:
The communications infrastructure in use today is predominantly voice communication. When available, video feeds are typically wired, requiring that response members use the video feeds in fixed locations. Radio frequency tags are often used to track personnel; however, they have limitations of range, interference and inability to provide precise location. GPS enabled tracking devices are used in some scenarios. The information flow is mostly one way, that is, from the rescue team to the commander. The solutions today are also not well integrated, forcing the rescue team to carry many devices with them.
Bio-hazard incident response for USMC CBIRF (United States Marine Corps Chemical Biological Incident Response Force)
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