Integrated building blocks
Bring radio access, local core functions and the selected NTN service into one considered network plan.
5G NETWORK SOLUTIONS THAT EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS AND SOLVES CRISIS COMMUNICATION
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
See the connections.
Understand the system.
Explore how radio access, the core network, connected devices and applications fit together. A clear view of the architecture helps turn operational needs into a practical deployment plan.
01 / EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION ARCHITECTURE
One connected response.
Four coordinated layers.
From the terminal in the field to the applications used by command teams, every layer has a role. This reference architecture brings deployable networks, transport links and emergency services into one clear view.
SYSTEM OVERVIEWEmergency communication, end to end.
Connected by designResponse applications
The services that support the mission.
- Public safety command
- Fire & rescue
- Wildfire response
- Monitoring & mitigation
- Flood & drought response
- Earthquake & geological response
- Hazardous materials oversight
Transport network
The paths that carry information onward.
01SatelliteBeyond local infrastructure
02MicrowavePoint-to-point transport
03Ad hoc relay hubsLinks between deployed nodes
04FibreAvailable fixed connectivity
Mobile infrastructure
Field networks and command coordination.
DEPLOYED COMMUNICATION NETWORK
Emergency stationLocal field connectivity
Communication vehicleDeployable network equipment
Command vehicleCoordination at the incident site
Broadband ad hoc links between compatible field nodes
WIDER NETWORK
National emergencyprivate networkInterconnection with the wider emergency communication system
Connected terminals
The devices used by people and equipment.
Trunking terminalsNarrowband & broadband
Vehicle terminalsBroadband connectivity
IoT terminalsSensors & field data
Multimode terminalsConverged communication
Ad hoc terminalsBroadband mesh links
Network layers & local linksTransport & wider-network connection
Start with the mission.
Identify the response teams, the information they need and the applications that support their work.
Choose the available path.
Combine field infrastructure with suitable onward transport. The right mix depends on the site and the links available.
Connect the complete workflow.
Plan terminals, local links and command-system integration together, so each part supports the same operation.
Conceptual emergency communication architecture. The transport options shown are alternatives or complementary paths; the final topology and interoperability depend on the selected deployment.
02 / EMERGENCY COMMAND ARCHITECTURE
Turn field information
into coordinated action.
A command platform connects the people making decisions with the information coming from the field. This layered view brings interfaces, operational applications, data and communication networks into one architecture.
COMMAND SYSTEM OVERVIEWFrom connected devices to a shared response.
Information · coordination · actionCommand interfaces
A shared operating picture across locations.
Command centre
Vehicle command system
Mobile command console
Dispatch console
Handheld command terminal
Operational applications
Tools for mapping, communication and video.
GIS & mapping
- Geographic datasets
- Spatial information
- Map layers
- Mapping components
Converged communications
- Audio / video dispatch
- Audio / video recording
- Integrated communication
- Text messaging
Video integration
- Streaming media services
- Streaming media management
Data foundation
Governance, exchange and operational context.
Data governance
- Data ingestion
- Data processing
- Data resource pool
- Data applications & services
- Data exchange & sharing
Operational datasets
- Command structure
- Public information releases
- Common reference data
- Coordination & conference data
- Intelligent assessment data
Transport networks
Communication paths that connect the system.
- 5G
- 4G
- Ad hoc networks
- Ethernet
- Satellite
- IoT
Field devices & sensors
Information and communication at the edge.
- Narrowband / broadband trunking terminals
- Vehicle terminals
- Sensing terminals
- Multimode terminals
- Cameras
Interfaces, applications & connectivityData governance & operational context
One view, multiple interfaces.
Command-centre, vehicle, mobile and handheld interfaces give different teams access to the information and coordination tools their roles require.
Make information usable.
Mapping, communication and video tools depend on well-managed data, clear interfaces and an agreed path from field devices to operational applications.
Govern the whole system.
Management and security span all layers, including access rights, integration ownership and the operation of the connected platform.
Functional command architecture. Features and integration points are selected for each deployment.
03 / EMERGENCY SECURITY ARCHITECTURE
Protection at every layer.
Trust across the system.
Security is built from several connected mechanisms. Authentication establishes who can join; radio, transport and operational controls protect different parts of the communication path.
LAYERED SECURITY OVERVIEWIdentity, signalling and user traffic.
Defined protection boundariesPRIMARY AUTHENTICATION · LOGICAL FUNCTION CHAIN
UEDevice & subscription
AMF / SEAFServing network
AUSFAuthentication function
UDM / ARPFSubscriber data & credentials
UE / deviceAccess network5G core
01Control plane Authentication, signalling & key derivation
UE security contextSubscriber credentials and derived keys
Radio signallingAccess-stratum ciphering and integrity
AMF / SEAFServing-network security context & key anchoring
NAS signalling protectionUE ↔ AMF
Radio signalling protectionUE ↔ gNB
Derived security keys establish separate protection contexts
02User plane The application data carried by the network
Device trafficRadio confidentiality; integrity according to policy
gNB / radio accessRadio protection terminates at the access network
UPFUser-traffic forwarding into the data network
Radio user-plane protectionUE ↔ gNB · policy & capability dependent
Beyond the radio link
Transport protection and application-layer security are planned separately for the onward path. VLAN segmentation alone does not encrypt traffic.
Radio & user-plane protectionAuthentication & control-plane security
Establish identity.
The device, serving network and authentication functions establish the security context used for access and subsequent key derivation.
Respect the boundaries.
Radio protection, NAS protection and transport protection cover different scopes. A protected radio link is one part of the complete application path.
Operate securely.
Equipment protection, permissions, monitoring and certificate management need clear configuration and operational ownership.
Simplified functional view. Security roles follow 3GPP TS 33.501 / ETSI. Mechanisms, algorithms and user-plane integrity depend on equipment capability, network policy and configuration.
04 / RESILIENT WIRELESS ARCHITECTURE
More than one path.
One coordinated network.
A resilient communication design considers what happens when a link becomes constrained or unavailable. Combining a local 5G network with an appropriate non-terrestrial connection can create additional options for field-to-command communication.
ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEWTerrestrial + non-terrestrial connectivity.
Complementary communication pathsEmergency command platform
Coordination services · operational data · network management
INTEGRATED DEPLOYMENT CONCEPT
Local 5G radio + 5G core + NTN integration
One coordinated design, with terrestrial and non-terrestrial communication paths.
NON-TERRESTRIAL PATH
NTN / satelliteNTN connectivity
Satellite-based access or onward connectivity, according to the selected equipment and service.
TERRESTRIAL PATH
Local 5G5G connectivity
Local radio coverage connecting compatible terminals, gateways and field applications.
DISTRIBUTED FIELD EQUIPMENT
Team terminals
Communication for authorised field users
Field gateways
Connect equipment and operational data
Edge applications
Video, sensors and local processing
Cyan · terrestrial 5GGold · NTN / satellite
Link-aware operation
Evaluate channel conditions, available capacity and routing policies when selecting or combining communication paths.
IP-based integration
Plan interfaces between the field network, command applications and existing operational systems.
Mission-specific services
Select voice, video, data and edge-processing functions around the work of the response team.
Practical field setup
Define power, antenna placement, service activation and the configuration needed before deployment.
Compatible spectrum & equipment
Match radio bands, authorisations, terminals and satellite service support to the intended location.
Conceptual hybrid architecture. NTN denotes non-terrestrial networking; direct NTN access and satellite backhaul are different integration choices. Simultaneous operation, path switching and service continuity depend on the selected equipment, service and configuration.
05 / EMERGENCY DEPLOYMENT ARCHITECTURE
From the field
to the command centre.
A deployable network connects the devices used by field teams to local radio equipment, onward transport and command applications. The architecture stays clear when each part has a defined role.
ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEWThe complete deployment chain.
Endpoints · access · transport · command01 / FIELD ENDPOINTS
Handheld terminals
Data-interface terminals
Vehicle communication terminals
02 / LOCAL ACCESS
Vehicle-mounted station
Transportable network equipment
Portable station
Local connectivity at the operating site
Local dispatch console
On-site communication and coordination
03 / ONWARD CONNECTION
Satellite terminal
Selected satellite service
Ad hoc network
Compatible relay nodes
Public 4G / 5G
Where a suitable service is available
04 / COORDINATION
Command centre
Operational applications and the teams coordinating the response
DEPLOYMENT FORMATSCarried by the teamTransported by vehiclePositioned at a fixed site
Integrated services
Bring compatible voice, video and data services into the same deployment architecture.
Portable building blocks
Choose equipment weight, dimensions, power and accessories for the way teams will carry and install the system.
Prepared for setup
Use a defined configuration and installation plan to make site deployment straightforward and repeatable.
Adapted to the location
Evaluate terrain, coverage, environmental exposure and the onward links available at the operating site.
Conceptual deployment view. Onward links are selected for the site and need not all operate together. Coverage, endurance and setup time depend on the equipment, power supply and installation.
06 / DISASTER RESPONSE ARCHITECTURE
Connect the response sites.
Coordinate the wider operation.
Wildfire and geological-response operations may spread teams across several locations. This concept combines local access, inter-site relays and onward communication to link rescue teams, a forward command post and remote coordination.
ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEWDistributed sites. Connected coordination.
Local access · relay · onward transportSatellite connection
An onward path for appropriately equipped field sites and command systems.
INTER-SITE CONNECTION
Wireless relay & ad hoc links
Connect distributed operating points using compatible nodes and a topology planned for the terrain.
Rescue communication site
Vehicle-mounted station, field team, cameras and compatible airborne observation.
Local 5G accessAd hoc / relay
Forward command post
Vehicle-mounted network equipment, handheld communication and local dispatch.
Local 5G accessAd hoc / relay
Forward rescue team
Portable station, authorised handheld terminals and field applications.
Local 5G accessAd hoc / relay
REMOTE COMMAND CENTRE
Bring the sites into one operating picture.
Share the audio, video, mapping and operational information needed to coordinate distributed teams.
Audio / videoGIS / mappingField dataCoordinated dispatch
REFERENCE ENVIRONMENTSWildfire operationsGeological incidentsFlood response
Keep the field network local
Provide suitable access around each working area, with terminals and applications selected for the task.
Join the operating points
Plan relay-node spacing, line of sight and the information that needs to move between rescue sites and forward command.
Choose the route to command
Use available onward connectivity, including a suitable satellite service where selected, to connect the wider coordination system.
Conceptual multi-site architecture. Satellite links require suitable terminals and service; radio access and ad hoc relays are selected for the terrain, equipment compatibility and required traffic.
07 / URBAN FIREFIGHTING ARCHITECTURE
Different response zones.
One shared operating picture.
Urban incidents bring teams into very different radio environments. This concept connects airborne observation, indoor teams, surface operations and underground response through an incident command vehicle and a remote command centre.
ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEWField zones to incident and remote command.
Multi-environment coordinationAirspace
Airborne observation and compatible communication terminals
5G accessIndoor areas
Teams and devices working inside buildings
5G accessSurface operations
Vehicles, staging areas and street-level teams
Wireless relayUnderground areas
Forward teams supported by suitable relay nodes
Wireless relayINCIDENT COMMAND POINT
Fire & rescue command vehicle
Bring field information, local communication and onward links together at the scene.
Onward transport
Satellite or another suitable connection to the remote command system
REMOTE COMMAND CENTRE
A shared view of the response
Combine the information needed to coordinate teams across the incident.
Audio coordinationVideo streamsGIS / mappingOperational data
Connect different environments
Plan radio access and relay placement separately for air, indoor, surface and underground operations.
Bring information to the vehicle
Connect authorised devices and field applications to the incident command point using compatible links.
Coordinate beyond the scene
Define the onward connection and the audio, video, mapping and data services needed by remote command.
Conceptual urban-response architecture. Radio access and relay suitability are evaluated for each environment; this view does not assume that one radio link covers every building or underground space.
FROM ARCHITECTURE TO APPLICATION
Connect the design
to your real requirements.
Start with your site, your devices and the information your teams need to share. Together, we can map the network roles, integration points and deployment priorities.