Full Description
The need for a resilient and high-performance communication network is paramount in public safety, and the National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) stands at the forefront of this transformation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security created the FirstNet Authority for the purpose of building and operating a nationwide public safety broadband network. Handbook of National Communication Networks for Public Safety: Next-Generation Advances traces the evolution of National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). It covers its planning, architecting/designing of network and services, deployment, and operations as well as enhancements to cover all states and territories of the United States. Other highlights covered in the book include:
The FirstNet and National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) ecosystem
The dedicated and secure public safety network for first responders
Terrestrial and satellite based broadband network and services for public safety.
911 and location-based services
Quality of service
Cybersecurity
The book features technical details of the NPSBN and services. It explains how enhanced devices make the NPSBN accessible anywhere and anytime to public safety personnel over dedicated and secure LTE/5G networks. It discusses how public safety challenges differ from urban to rural areas, from mainland to US territories and from land to sea coverage. The book concludes with a look at future challenges and presents approaches for successful resolution of these issues.
Contents
I. Advent of FirstNet National Public Safety Broadband Network 1. Driving Force for an Advanced National Public Safety Network 2. FirstNet Authority - Organizational Structure 3. Public and Private Hand-Shake for Public Safety NPSBN II. Evolution of National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) 4. Charter, Strategies and Scope of NPSBN 5. The FNA National Public Safety Broadband Network 6. NPSBN Radio Access Network (RAN) 7. PSBN Core Network 8. NPSBN Transport Network 9. The FirstNet Services 10. NPSBN Quality of Service and Performance 11. Satellite Networks and NPSBN Deployable 12. NPSBN in the Caribbean Territories of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 13. NPSBN in Pacific Territories 14. Rural Partners Networks and NPSBN Interoperability 15. NPSBN Devices 16. The NPSBN Security and Data Privacy 17. FN Operations and Emergency Management III. NPSBN Future Innovations, Opportunities and Challenges in Public Safety 18. NPSBN Operational Innovations and Interoperability
