State of Texas Satellite Initiative

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1 State of Texas Satellite Initiative Brian Attaway Texas National Guard Janice Bruno State CCG Feb 18, 2010

2 State of Texas Satellite Initiative The State of Texas satellite initiative will be of interest to agencies and jurisdictions with command posts, communications vans or communications trailers featuring satellite dishes for Internet and phone access. Agencies with satellite equipment used to be on their own when setting up satellite accounts generally with small, shared bandwidth for limited time periods and with limited capabilities. Texas is working to obtain large, dedicated bandwidth and a reliable network providing high quality service for less money. It will feature interoperable, common Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone system, integrated with a Radio-Over-Internet Protocol Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to provide input for this initiative, as well as to understand equipment standards and upgrades needed for participation.

3 Agenda TXMF SatCom Equipment TXMF Network Capabilities Bandwidth Comparison State of Texas Satellite Initiative Proposal Why is a State Satellite needed What should it include? Who should/can participate? Program Support Budget & Planning Summary

4 Texas National Guard Texas Interoperable Communications Package (TICP) Deployable Communications Support Team 6 Thin Clients 6 VOIP Phones 4-XTL5000 Sprint AirRave Cell Site Command Post Support 6 VOIP Phones Public Internet & Wi-Fi, 19 drops DOD Network, 10 drops 6 Computers Cisco IPICS Radio Bridge VOIP Phone to Radio Bridge 4 Motorola XTL ft Command Post Trailer On-Board 12kw Diesel Generator 40ft pneumatic antenna mast/antennas Data Rates DEDICATED- FULL TIME 8Mbps x 4Mbps (6 mos) 4Mbps x 2Mbps (6 mos) SHARED 5 DAYS/MONTH 512Kbps x 128 Kbps 14 Systems 3 Systems

5 TXMF Network

6 Skyport Teleport Houston

7 J6 Current Ops/State CCG

8 Comparing Satellite Bandwidth Dedicated and Shared

9 Data Pipe Size 512kbps 1.5 Mbps 8 Mbps

10 Data Rates VOIP 32kbps VOIP 32kbps VOIP 32kbps 512 kbps VTC 384kbps

11 Why is a State Satellite Network needed? A number of agencies with satellite communications platforms have No standards No reach back Little data capacity No Video Tele-Conferencing capability Small unreliable satellite circuits that tend to drop calls While many agencies do not operate satellite communications at all 11

12 Why SEON? 12

13 Why is a State Satellite Network needed? Results of Survey of State Agencies Satellite Technology The research was collected by contacting each Texas county and city. Counties/Cities who previously received communications grants were targeted to glean information concerning: current satellite equipment, bandwidth and annual sat comm. budget. The research shows multiple satellite technologies, shared bandwidth and most state agencies do not utilize satellites or have a budget available for satellite use Response Overview Satellite 36 Respondents Sat Phones No Budget 13

14 What do agencies have now? 14

15 Objectives Total communications solution package to equip State agencies and local governments with an effective, resilient satellite communications infrastructure and operational support. Significantly improving the redundancy and scalability of the satellite communications platform. Managed by the TXMF and CCG Supported by the TXMF infrastructure Uniform reach-back to a central location Effective voice equipment Broadband Data capability Effective satellite bandwidth Interoperable VTC equipment Ongoing training and support Equipment standardization upgrades Ongoing equipment maintenance Backup Teleport Enables Voice, Video, and Data communication between state officials and local agencies to respond during a disaster Rapid Deployment and organization of Emergency Management efforts Improves ability to manage Emergency Management resources Backup teleport provides a high availability resilient communications solution Standardized equipment reduces a long term cost of ownership Achieve economy of scale in obtaining services 15

16 Objectives Achieve economy of scale in obtaining satellite services including bandwidth, network engineering, equipment sustainment, training, and support Reduce cost for participating agencies Obtain better pricing based on limited day-to-day use Provide effective, dedicated bandwidth for all agencies involved in a disaster Integrate life cycle sustainment of equipment Achieve interagency VOIP and ROIP interoperability 16

17 The State Network Objective: Simultaneously Support up to 40 Comm Platforms Initially, 16 State/Local Comm Platforms on MOU with State Migrate 14 TXMF systems into State Network on 1 Oct 17

18 Program Support Program Management & Liaison In order to provide outstanding support for participating agencies, the network will provide a Program Manager & Liaison. This person will coordinate implementations, testing and training, and will act as a liaison between participants and the Network when necessary. Optional Maintenance & Support Emergency Response Satellite System mobile units are only as good as the preventive maintenance program employed for each unit. Mission Critical demands a reliable, fool-proof Asset Assurance program to assure that all assets are kept at top performing levels. Administrative Support In order to minimize resource efforts on the part of the State of Texas, satellite provider will provide full accounting, invoicing, collecting and reporting for the program in compliance with State of Texas regulations. Optional Training A training course is designed to boost satellite communication operational skills and intended for those who have a limited knowledge of satellite services, network, operations and hardware which is essential in increasing effective, productive communications to emergency responders. Standard Parts List is available from which, agencies can select equipment designed to meet specific needs. 18

19 Summary The Problem Agencies have little to no budget for satellite communications A number of agencies currently holding satellite communications have: No standards No reach back Inadequate bandwidth No Video Tele-Conferencing capability Small unreliable satellite circuits that tend to drop calls While many agencies do not operate with satellite communication at all The State Network State of Texas provides dedicated satellite capacity The State network offers mission critical bandwidth for VOIP, Video and VTC. Participating agency provides and manages the vehicles Satellite provider upgrades and sustains equipment 19

20 Status TDEM has allocated funding through hurricane season for Phase I migration CCG developing statement of work to obtain quotes from DIR vendor(s) Vendor(s) developing business model

21 Brian Attaway Janice Bruno