Nødnett extends TETRA Emergency Network Coverage at Trolltunga
Norwegian Emergency services operator Nødnett last week, deployed a new mobile base station at one of the most spectacular scenic cliffs in Norway.
The mobile base station was flown out by helicopter from the city of Bergen in order to provide TETRA communications for the emergency services at the touristic location.
"We want to get the best out of the Nødnett network and and are constantly striving to fulfil the need needs for additional coverage. The process of building a permanent site at Trolltunga is underway, but right now the need for coverage is so large that we have chosen to establish temporary coverage in anticipation of this work, says Tor Helge Lyngstøl.
The base station at Trolltunga was flown in from Bergen by helicopter. Preparing the base station and connection of satellite took an hour and was conducted under somewhat challenging wind conditions.
Over time, the need for coverage at Trolltunga has changed as traffic to Trolltunga has increased considerably in recent years. When Nødnett coverage was planned in consultation with emergency services back in 2012, coverage of Trolltunga was not highlighted. Therefore coverage at this location was not included in the original rollout plan.
Mobile TETRA base station
The mobile base stations are part of the DNK preparedness pan. They can be deployed in case of storm causes extensive power outages which can result in long term outcome of the Emergency Network. DNK has chosen to buy base stations which can either be run out by car or be flown out by helicopter. The mobile base station weigh just under one ton, and are equipped with a generator with fuel tank that provides 40-50 hours of running time.
DNK bought 7 mobile base stations. As of today, DNK 3 mobile base stations in use.
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