Wireless Public Safety Networks ― Overview and Challenges

This book presents the challenges and the latest advances in the wireless Public Safety Networks (PSNs) field; networks established by the authorities to either prepare the population for an eminent catastrophe, or as support during the crisis and normalization phases. Maintaining communication capabilities in a disaster scenario is crucial for avoiding loss of lives and damages to property. Wireless Public Safety Networks examines past communication failures which have contributed directly to the loss of lives.

This book will give to the readers a broad view of the PSNs field, analysing the benefits PSNs may bring to society, the main challenges related to the establishment and maintenance of these networks and the latest advancements in the fields and future perspectives.

• Discusses the ever changing requirements and impact of PSNs in mission critical scenarios
• Analyses the evolving methods required to meet the growing demand of capable public safety networks
• Covers lessons learned and advances made to wireless communications to help prevent loss of lives and poor practice disaster management