Investment Investment JustificationsJustifications

PSIC Technology ObjectivesPSIC Technology Objectives

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PSIC Grant Program Administered by National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Technology ObjectivesTechnology Objectives

Adopt advanced technological solutions Improve spectrum efficiency Use cost-effective measures

The program will not dictate a technology or an The program will not dictate a technology or an approach for interoperability solutions. approach for interoperability solutions.

However, NTIA has identified the following However, NTIA has identified the following technology prioritiestechnology priorities :

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Advanced TechnologyAdvanced Technology

Consider use of forward-thinking technologies and solutions that provide the most flexible means of communications interoperability

Testbed and beta solutions are not the focus of this grant program

Think outside of the LMR Box

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Advanced Technology Advanced Technology ExamplesExamples

• Use of emerging technology to provide advanced interoperability solutions

• Use of commercial services, where appropriate, to support interoperable communications

• Use of IP-based technologies to interconnect with other systems • Use of common advanced encryption techniques to secure vital

transmissions while maintaining interoperability • Incorporation of Software Defined Radio and Cognitive Radio

technology to provide interoperability flexibility• Use of standards-based technologies to provide voice and data

services that meet wireless public safety service quality • Consider solutions that have an open interface to enable the

efficient transfer of voice, data, and video signals

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Spectrum EfficiencySpectrum Efficiency

Spectrum Resources are finite

Spectrum Efficiency must be considered when developing projects for PSIC funding

Spectrum Efficiency considerations include the least amount of spectrum for the task

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PSIC Grant Program Administered by National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Spectrum EfficiencySpectrum EfficiencyExamplesExamples

• Use of advanced modulation and multiple access techniques, dynamic channel use, non-spectrum techniques, shared channels

• Use of spectrum conserving techniques such as multiple access technologies

• Use of spectrum or channel sharing techniques• Use of wired communications where possible to carry the

appropriate types of communications traffic• Use of compression, error correction, or other processing

techniques that increase throughput

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Cost-Effective MeasuresCost-Effective Measures

Cost-benefit analysis…most benefit to the most users at the least cost

Don’t buy the “Cadillac” when the “Pinto” will accomplish the mission effectively

Consider the scale of the solution required

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Cost-effective MeasuresCost-effective MeasuresExamplesExamples

• Use of shared infrastructure elements to benefit multiple disciplines and multiple jurisdictions across a region, State, and/or Territory

• Use cost-per-user measures to demonstrate cost effectiveness of the project

• Apply a cost-benefit analysis to determine effectiveness and tangible benefits of chosen solution

• Consider economic impact of other interoperability solution options

• Consider long-term and recurring costs of proposed solution• Consider degree to which proposed solution will interoperate with

existing systems and the extent to which the investment represents a shared system or system-of-systems

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Strategic Technology Reserve (STR)Strategic Technology Reserve (STR)

Requirement as a result of PL 110-53 (HR1) Purpose is to pre-position or secure interoperable

communications in advance for immediate deployment in an emergency or major disaster

STR must be capable of re-establishing communications when existing critical infrastructure is damaged or destroyed in an emergency or major disaster

Should include: appropriate equipment that moved to disaster site, equipment for key personnel, contracts for rapid delivery of commercial sources/services, training

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STR ExamplesSTR Examples Set aside equipment examples include:

– LMR Subscriber units, repeaters– Cell Phones or Satellite-enabled equipment or

Cell-On-Wheels– Self contained mobile communications sites, backup

batteries, generators, fuel and IT gear

Pre-Identified procurement vehicles for:– Cross-jurisdictional communications support– Pre-negotiated commercial service contract– Pre-scripted mission assignments and disaster emergency

communications plans

Already in use equipment may be consider that would fulfill an alternative role during an emergency

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