20 May 2008
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has received an order from the Berlin Transportation Company (BVG) to expand its existing TETRAPOL digital radio network. This has become necessary to cope with the increasing volume of radio communication and vehicle traffic using the digital trunked radio system. This system provides new voice and data communication capacity for the bus services and the dynamic passenger information system.
EADS Secure Networks, an integrated line of business of Defence and Communications Systems (DCS), will assume responsibility for planning, delivering, installing and commissioning the expansion of the radio network, which was originally brought into operation in 1996. In the future, this network will be able to serve up to 1,300 buses and 600 bus stops within the dynamic passenger information system. The order covers upgrading the system components and migrating the network to the most recent version, introducing the shortened data telegram to optimise the triggering of the light signals, the introduction of special data channels to boost the data capacity and expand the radio infrastructure. Load assessments calculated during a study form the basis for the expansion.
“This extension is a further proof that our TETRAPOL technology evolves alongside our customer’s needs. It can serve for various missions and will remain at the forefront of innovative PMR as long as our customers need it.” said Jean-Marc Nasr, president of EADS Secure Networks.
Defence and Communications Systems is an integrated Business Unit of EADS Defence and Security (DS). DS is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2007, DS – with around 22,000 employees – achieved revenues of €5.5 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of €39.1 billion and employs a workforce of about 116,000.
Contacts:
| Erwan Hébré | EADS Defence & Security |
Tel.: +33 (0)1 61 38 66 53 mailto: erwan.hebre@eads.com |
| Brigitte Faure | EADS Defence & Security |
Tel.: +33 (0) 1 6138 5329 mailto: brigitte.faure@eads.com |
| www.eads.com/pmr |
