25 June 2013

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced that the RESCUE consortium, which operates as part of the MAGNET Program in the Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel, demonstrated today a unique, new, integrated technology, that enables the rapid deployment of broadband communication infrastructure in the event of disaster.

The demonstration was held in the presence of the Chief Scientist, the director of the MAGNET Program, executives from the member companies and first responder and rescue force representatives.

The consortium demonstrated a number of scenarios that illustrated the effective and fast deployment of alternative, broadband communication infrastructure, which can replace infrastructure damaged or destroyed in case of disaster. This enables rapid connectivity between first responders and command forces in disaster areas.

Technologies developed by the RESCUE consortium allow rescue forces to share resources including video, location of forces, maps and other relevant information. This is made possible by incorporating terrestrial wireless and satellite connectivity and Ad-Hoc and mesh networks.

The solution is a result of the development and integration of diverse broadband solutions and routing technologies, such as bi-directional mobile and quick deploy satellite terminals, distributed control, Self-Organized Networks (SON), autonomous-routing, and self-forming capabilities.