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| Personal Name | Alan, Paolo Jonas V. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Technology foresight on the adoption of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband technology for the Office of Civil Defense’s (OCD) Emergency Communications System |
| Date Issued | 01 July 2023 |
| Abstract | The Philippines holds the highest global risk for disasters, as reported in the World Risk Index (WRI) Report 2022. Its unique geographical location makes it highly susceptible to various natural hazards. As the country's risk for disasters increases, the damage to critical infrastructure and utilities has similarly grown. Affected areas often experience loss of power, communications, and widespread network interruptions in the aftermath of a disaster. In these situations, satellite communications become crucial in providing alternate communication and essential connectivity when all commercial and terrestrial telecommunications infrastructures are non-operational due to the impacts of disasters. The Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the implementing arm of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is mandated to establish standard operating procedures on the communication system among various levels of DRRM Offices for purposes of warning and alerting them and for gathering information on disaster areas before, during, and after disasters. The agency has been utilizing satellite communications technology for disaster management operations and has been tested and proven to provide robust, reliable, and redundant communication systems for disaster situations. By having an emergency communication system, OCD aims to fulfill its mandate and mission in providing effective and efficient disaster management operations and ensuring continuity of the agency's mission essential functions. The emergence of a new generation of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite systems, offering global internet connectivity with higher bandwidth, reduced latency, mobility, and lower operational cost is considered a game-changer in emergency communications during disaster response operations and management. The entry of new satellite internet service providers and operators in the Philippines provides the government an opportunity to further enhance its existing e |
| Degree Course | Master of Technology Management |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Emergency Communications System, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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