Achieving Interoperability in Critical IT and Communication Systems

by Robert I. Desourdis, Peter J. Rosamilia, Christopher P. Jacobson

Overview

Addressing several misconceptions and misunderstandings about communications interoperability that continue to limit capabilities in the field - the same systemic problems that prevented effective information sharing at Pearl Harbor and revealed themselves again on 9/11 — this unique book provides a detailed examination of the subject. It focuses on the use of voice, data, and video systems for public safety and emergency response. This practical resource makes in-depth recommendations spanning technical, planning, and procedural approaches to provide efficient public safety response performance. You find coverage the many approaches used to achieve interoperability, including a synopsis of the enabling technologies and systems intended to provide radio interoperability. Featuring specific examples nationwide, the book takes you from strategy to proper implementation, using enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and systems integration planning.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781596933897
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/28/2009
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	411
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Robert I. Desourdis, Jr. is a senior systems architect at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). He holds an M.S. in technology and policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.S. in electrical engineering and B.S. in mathematics from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is also the coauthor of Emerging Public Safety Wireless Communication Systems (Artech House, 2002).

Table of Contents

Foreword. Interoperability in History. System Architecture: Operations, Systems, and Technologies. Operability and Interoperability. Strategic Interoperability Planning. Implementing the Strategy. Technologies and Systems. Operational Protocols and their Support. Beyond Interoperability: From Publish and Subscribe to Sense and Respond. Fixing Interoperability: A Nationwide Approach.