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• QUESTION 22/2 – Utilization of ICT for disaster management, resources, and active and passive space-based sensing systems as ...
  • PREFACE
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • 1 Introduction
    • 1.1 Scope
    • 1.2 Report Structure
  • 2 Overview of Satellite Radiocommunications Technologies and Applications
    • 2.1 Basic Characteristics and Functionality
    • 2.2 Satellite Networks Overview
    • 2.3 Fixed Satellite Service (FSS)
    • 2.4 Mobile Satellite Service (MSS)
    • 2.5 Broadcast Satellite Service (BSS)
  • 3 ITU-D Programme 6 Activities
    • 3.1 Overview of Implementation of Satellite Applications for Emergency Telecommunications
    • 3.2 Direct ITU Assistance to Member States for Disaster Preparedness and Planning
    • 3.3 Disaster Response
    • 3.4 Forums, Workshops and Training
    • 3.5 Partnerships
  • 4 Case studies and country examples
    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Role of Satellite Telecommunications in Telemedicine during the Pakistan Earthquake (Pakistan)
    • 4.3 Usage of telemedicine to provide emergency assistance (Russian Federation)
    • 4.4 Disaster mitigation services in Indonesia - WINDS fiKizunafl satellite (Indonesia)
    • 4.5 Satellite Communications for First Responders: Case Study on Chinese Earthquake (SES New Skies)
    • 4.6 Use of Mobile Satellite Services to Support Relief Efforts Responding to Gulf Coast Hurricanes in the United St...
    • 4.7 Hurricane Felix in Nicaragua: case study of role of MSS for initial response and for disaster preparedness (Inm...
    • 4.8 Planned Satellite Radio in Bangladesh (Bangladesh)
    • 4.9 Usage of satellite infrastructure to manage a disaster situation (France)
    • 4.10 Use of Satellite Telecommunications to Support Response to 2005 SE Asian Tsunami (Intelsat)
    • 4.11 Themes in implementation successes and challenges
  • 5 Best Practice Guidelines for Implementation of Satellite Radiocommunications Technologies for Disaster Management
    • 5.1 Guidelines for Technology Selection
    • 5.2 Preparedness and ensuring access for persons with disabilities and special needs
    • 5.3 Amateur Radio Satellite Service
    • 5.4 Licensing and Regulatory Considerations
    • 5.5 Discussion of Capacity Building and Training Components
  • 6 ITU and un Mechanisms for Enabling Communications Access During a Disaster Event
    • 6.1 Inter-Sectoral Communications Team
    • 6.2 ITU Framework for Cooperation in Emergencies
    • 6.3 UN Working Group on Emergency Telecommunications (WGET)
    • 6.4 Tampere Convention Implementation
  • 7 Conclusion
  • ANNEX I