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GATR HADR Efforts
The document summarizes GATR's disaster response efforts from 2005 to 2019, including their response to hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes around the world. It details some of their key response locations and efforts in 2017 for Hurricanes Irma and Maria, including providing wireless internet access, cell service, and infrastructure backhaul in Texas, US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Antigua, and Florida. It also outlines the typical system configurations and equipment used by GATR to deliver communication services in disaster areas, emphasizing their focus on small, portable, and flexible equipment that can be easily transported.
GATR HADR Efforts
- 1. GATR Disaster ResponseEfforts
- 2. Our Disaster Response 2 •Hurricanes • Katrina - 2005 • Ike - 2008 • Typhoon Hiyan (Philippines) – 2013 • Sandy - 2012 • Harvey, Maria, Irma – 2017 • Michael – 2018 • Idai (Mozambique) - 2019 • Tornados • North Alabama - 2011 • Kansas - 2013 • Earthquakes • Haiti - 2010 • Nepal - 2015
- 3. 2017 Response Hurricanes Irma& Maria Caribbean Islands
- 4. Locations - 20174 Texas St. John, USVI Texas • Houston (NRG stadium/Center) • Emergency Operations Dispatch Center Florida • Marathon, Florida Keys (Airport) • Not able to get there • Cisco asked – Datapath go there • FEMA said “On Your Own” Antigua • Cisco Deployment St. John, USVI • Clinic: DeCastro • National Park Visitor’s Center • Clinic: Myrah Keating Smith • Coral Bay Fire Dept Puerto Rico • Vieques (Mayor’s Office) • Utuado (National Guard) • Aibonito (National Guard)Puerto RicoAntigua
- 5. 5 Customers & Partners Rolesin 2017 Response NetHope Provide disaster response SMEs, team insertion, acquisition of equipment and shipping logistics. Coordinate site locations & comms needs with military and local govenrments Provide Technical support for network integration and satcom setup. Embedded with NetHope & customers OEM of cell service hardware. Coordinated with cellphone providers (T-Mobile, AT&T) for frequency clearance and site coordination. Global DIRT VanuCisco TacOps Cubic | GATR communications equipment operator FEMA Provide flights for aid and equipment/ personnel insertion. Mission Aviation Fellowship
- 6. Services Provided 7 Texas (Harvey) •Public Wifi Hotspot St. John, USVI (Irma/Maria) • Public Wifi Hotspot • Private Wifi Hotspot • Cell Service (Coral Bay) • Internal Infrastructure Backhaul • Clinic Staff Internet • NY State Police (BGAN) • Chesney Group (BGAN) Puerto Rico (Maria) • Pharmacy backhaul • Cell Service • National Guard Wifi
- 7. System Configurations 2.4m Antenna 1.2mAntenna Communication Solutions
- 8. Why SWaP? TransportationFlexibility 9
- 9. 2.4m & 1.8m 40WKu HPA HPA Power Supply HPA Cables CUPS Cables/PS iDirect Modem Ku-Feed, 3W Amplifier & LNB Set IF Cables Spectrum Analyzer Compact UPS Antenna Ground Anchor Plates Stake & Tool Bag Inflation Unit Inflation Hoses 98 lbs 110 lbs
- 10. 1.2m Ku-Band Compact UPS Power Supply 1.2m Antenna GATR/iDirect e850 Modem Ku-Band Feed/HPA GroundAnchor Plates Tool/Stake Bag 100 lbs GPS Cables Wireless Router Extension Cord
- 11. 12 Radio/Modem & Power Supply Antenna Cables (LMR-240) AttachingCell Phone Access to GATR antenna
- 12. Interoperability of Radio &Cell Phones Satellite Network Cubic Confidential
- 13. 2018 & 2019 HurricaneMichael Cyclone Idai
- 14. Hurricane Michael -Florida 2018 Four dual band antennas fit in a Ford Expedition Rental
- 15. Cyclone Idai -Mozambique 2019
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