Achieving Interoperability in Critical IT and Communication Systems - Hardcover

Robert I. Desourdis

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596933895 ISBN 13: 9781596933897

Publisher: Artech House, 2009

Synopsis

Addressing several misconceptions and misunderstandings about communications interoperability that continue to limit capabilities in the field, this unique book provides a detailed examination of the subject, focusing 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. Readers find coverage of 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 practitioners from strategy to proper implementation, using enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and systems integration planning.

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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).

Edition details

• Publisher: Artech House
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596933895
• ISBN 13: 9781596933897
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 424
• Editor: Robert I. Desourdis