Humber Polytechnic Broadcast-Broadband Convergence B²C Lab cordially invites you to join us in a one-day informational symposium Friday June 6th to present new emergency communications technologies using the ATSC 3.0 broadcast communications system. There are new solutions using broadcast that can bolster risk mitigation strategies for municipalities while offering enhanced capabilities.

We will feature presentations and demonstrations from leading industry experts on a Next Generation Broadcast Communications Networks for First Responders, broadcast digital signage and an Incident Response System designed to provide situational awareness of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to crewed aircraft (ground to air), allowing for safe and more efficient integration of UAS in operational airspace. We will also feature a Complementary Position and Timing system known as Broadcast Positioning System. BPS is a time-transfer mechanism designed to strengthen the resilience of the vulnerable Global Positioning System (GPS). Canada’s municipal, regional, and national Critical Infrastructure, including telecommunications, transportation, power grids, and the banking system, all rely on precision time derived from satellite GPS.

The above solutions can utilize existing local, regional, and national broadcast infrastructure that operates independently from other communications systems, and can support municipalities in the face of catastrophic events and disasters, including fires, floods, ice storms, tornadoes, earthquakes, long-term loss/denial of GPS signal, and the like. Participants will also learn about Humber’s partnership with the City of Calgary in experimentally deploying broadcast solutions to deliver critical municipal services. We hope you can join us!

Advancing Public Safety: Emergency Management Community Symposium