Motorola’s quick response in supplying the radio equipment and base stations during the Sichuan earthquake ensured that rescue teams were able to concentrate on helping the people, and not have to worry about the stability of their communications technology and infrastructure.
Chengdu first partnered with Motorola to deploy digital trunking
technology in 2004 to establish the government emergency
communication system, which covers the downtown area.
Since its implementation, the network has provided stable and
reliable support to daily dispatch, command and control for city
management departments, such as public security, fire control,
traffic police, emergency rescue and city administration.
In 2009, the Chengdu city government decided to upgrade
and expand on the scope of the current system and establish
the first Government Radio Network (GRN) in Western China.
This initiative will strengthen the emergency communications
system and enhance its capacity in times of crisis and
emergencies such as natural disasters.
In fact, it was Motorola’s TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio)
system established in 2004, which formed the critical
communications backbone during relief efforts for the 2008
Sichuan earthquake. Motorola staff and Chengdu government
officials relied on the network to co-ordinate emergency rescue
teams, 120 relief centers, local hospitals and public security
bureaus.
One of Motorola’s TETRA base stations residing at the Sichuan
Emergency Command Centre was so hardy it withstood the
impact of the quake. The robust and reliable communication
platform ensured that rescue teams were able to concentrate
on helping those in need during times of crisis, and not have to
worry about the stability of their communications technology
and infrastructure.
Motorola’s quick response in manufacturing and supplying the
badly needed radios equipment and base stations to ensure
smooth public safety critical communications earned praise and commendations from government officials. The Chengdu
Mayor, Ge Honglin, applauded Motorola’s relentless support,
donations and quick response to the rescue teams and victims
of the quake.
The Sichuan incident has also prompted the authorities to
re-evaluate, expand and enhance its current system so as to be
well prepared for the future.
Today, Motorola has successfully deployed a TETRA digital
trunking solution establishing the Chengdu Government Radio
Network, the first GRN in Western China. The 800MHz digital
trunking communication system covers all urban and suburban
regions of Chengdu city and was officially launched in October
2009. The system includes 56 fixed base stations,
two mobile base stations and supports up to 20,000 users.
Preparing for the Future
The Mayor and the leaders at Chengdu Information Office
stressed the importance of Emergency Command and
Communication system and how interoperability is a key
feature that ensures a robust communication system between
government departments in the long term.
Liu Yong, director of Chengdu Municipal Informationization
Office, said, “The 800MHz digital trunking communication
system will enable interoperability and a more reliable
communications service between various public service
departments in Chengdu. The new GRN system would enhance
collaborative efforts between government departments and
increase responsiveness and reliability.”
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Chew Hock Siong, General Manager, Government
& Public Safety, Motorola,Enterprise Mobility Solutions, China, addressing the media and government officials at the Opening Ceremony of Chengdu Municipal Emergency Response Wireless Communication Network in December 22, 2009. |
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