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Współczesne technologie radiokomunikacyjne w ratownictwie
Modern Radio Communication Technologies in Emergency

Author(s): Tomasz Puczyłowski
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law, Welfare services, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: rescue; mountain rescue; radiocommunication; emergency; cave rescue;

Summary/Abstract: The article presents organizational issues and technical solutions concerning radio communication systems used in the rescue activities of emergency services such as fire brigade or mountain rescue service. At the beginning of the article, the author explains basic concepts related to the radio technology and describes the legal fundaments for the functioning of critical communication systems. Examples of specific technologies helpful in providing reliable critical communication are presented, hilighting here difficult territory and challenging conditions, such as caves and underground facilities. The author presents current trends in technological development, including migrations of analogue radiocommunication solutions into digital ones.

  • Issue Year: XXXI/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 67-77
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish