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A new mobile 5G Network on Wheels from Telenor demonstrates how cutting-edge digital technologies play a vital part in safeguarding people in search and rescue operations. First responders say it symbolises a quantum leap in the use of technology in emergencies.
J rgen Hauge Skogmo of the Norwegian Air Ambulance has just received bad news. In Fossbergom, a small Norwegian village neighbouring some of Northern Europe's highest peaks, a person is missing in difficult terrain. Time and efficiency are - as always in search and rescue (SAR) missions - crucial.
The good news is that the operation is an exercise, or a demo, to be precise. And if the situation was real, which isn't unlikely given that the number of SAR operations in Norway is increasing [1], he would, in this particular operation, have a new 5G powered asset at his disposal.
We have demonstrated how a new standalone private network on wheels can provide first responders with better situational awareness based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) processed video of the disaster scene transmitted from 5G powered drones. The processing helps operators detect potential victims in need of assistance. This enables rescue operators to respond more effectively to the emergency, thus increasing the chances of saving lives, says Skogmo.
[1] Figure 26 and 27
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NOW saves precious timeAt the recent ULENDT., an interdisciplinary training camp for Norwegian SAR operators, Telenor with Intel and the Norwegian Air Ambulance demonstrated the use of a proof-of-concept 5G Network on Wheels (NOW) in a disaster scenario.
The idea is that when a crisis occurs, the 5G Network on Wheels is driven and deployed in the vicinity of the rescue operation area. A drone is sent out from the vehicle and transmits video back to the mobile control room continuously using a private 5G network, explains Kashif Mahmood, Director, Next Generation Platform in Telenor Group.
Drones are ideal because they require less time to prepare and disembark and more easily can access challenging terrain compared to humans, says Kashif Mahmood, Director, Next Generation Platform in Telenor Group.
For first responders, a reliable network that allows for coordinated operation is crucial.
A private network which is implemented as a slice' in the commercial network where all the relevant authorities can participate provides exactly that, says Mahmood.
Inside the NOW control room, the video is processed by an Intel-developed Machine Learning algorithm that is trained to recognise relevant elements, such as humans, dogs, and cars.
We believe the video analytic solution will help drastically reduce the time search and rescue teams spend searching for people. From a tech perspective, we also hope the solution can highlight the positive impact AI can have on a societal level, says Thomas Melzer, Data Center & AI Lab Manager - Intel.
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Intel's Bj rn Run ker observes as the AI algorithm identifies a human in the drone transmitted video during the NOW demo at ULENDT. in Lom municipality in Norway.
Freeing up capabilities Although the 5G Network on Wheels is on the proof-of-concept stage, I believe we, in essence, have made a quantum leap when it comes to the use of technology in search and rescue operations, proclaims Skogmo.
For him, the answer to the increasing emergency events and emergency calls is not the unrealistic scenario of buying a hundred new ambulances annually.
If we instead utilise new technologies, we can work faster and thus earn precious time on patient's and victim's behalf. Innovations such as the 5G Network on Wheels can also free up valuable operational capabilities. We don't have to fly helicopters on every call, we can use the drones to get a much better situational awareness.
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J rgen Hauge Skogmo, Project manager in the Norwegian Air Ambulance's technology division, says the partnership with Telenor and Intel has generated impressive results in a short time. We have pushed each other technologically, and I think that the 5G Network on Wheels also shows that there is a lot to gain from increased cooperation between technology actors and search and rescue operators.
Award-winning projectThe NOW has been developed as part of the EU funded FUDGE-5G project. The solution has also gained recognition from the industry, bagging the Best use of advanced technology award at the International Critical Communications Awards 2022.
The award is a testimony to the work we have done on private 5G networks in Telenor Research and Innovation over the last few years. The project exemplifies how digitalisation can play a role in safeguarding people, says Patrick Waldemar, Vice President of Telenor Research and Innovation , who adds that Telenor's research arm aims to continue exploring the features of private 5G networks in upcoming EU projects.
Telenor Norway, which recently showcased how private 5G networks can play a key role in covering the Norwegian Armed Forces unique communication needs, says the NOW proof-of-concept is a good example of the range of possibilities that lies in the future emergency networks.
The ability to quickly establish a common situational awareness after a disaster has occurred is of great importance for the first responders. With this technology, valuable information can be shared and lives can be saved. This will be one of the many advantages for Next Generation N dnett in Norway, which will base its operation on the commercial mobile networks, says Siri Kalager, Vice President C
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