Communication Systems in Fire Protection

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Course Unit Code030-0542/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter, Summer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
DUD20prof. Dr. Ing. Aleš Dudáček
HAN255Ing. Ivo Hána
Summary
Fundamentals of information theory required for understanding the function and use of communication systems. Familiarisation with line and radio communications system means suitable for fire protection, systems for data transfer. Radio networks to ensure the management of fire-fighting units during their activities, organisation and management of communication operation in fire protection. Emergency calls, operation centres. Telecommunication legislation in the Czech Republic. Global Positioning System.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Based on the knowledge’s of line and radio communication systems and understanding of the principles and features of existing communication systems student is able to formulate requirements for their commitment and to plan and organize their effective use in fire protection. He can organize communication services in the area of intervention of fire brigade.
Course Contents
1 Communication, radio communication
- Basic terms (information, message, signal, radio-communication)
- Privacy
2 Radio Networks
- The types of radio networks
- Modes of operation in the radio networks
- Trunked radio system
3 Propagation of radio wave
- Electromagnetic spectrum, wavelengths of radio waves
- Radio-wave propagation
- Radio-communications with moving objects
- Radio-communications inside the buildings
4 Analog Radio Systems
- Basic principle
- Analog Radio Systems in Emergency services
5 Digital Radio Systems
- Basic principle
- Radio Network TETRAPOL
- TETRA Radio Network
6 GSM and Wireless Technology
- Basic principle
- GPRS, HSCSD
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
7 Global positioning systems
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
8 Mobile Geoinformation Technologies
- Basic description
- Current and potential future use in FP
- Practical demonstration
9 Emergency Call Centre - Excursion
10 Presentation of semester work
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
MV – ředitelství HZS ČR: Řád spojové služby v požární ochraně. Praha, Ř-HZS
1996.
Prchal, J.: Teorie pravděpodobnosti ve sdělovací technice. Praha, NADAS 1975.
Linhart, E.: Pozemní pohyblivé radiokomunikační služby. Praha, NADAS 1982.
Rapant, P.: Úvod do družicových polohových systémů. Ostrava, VŠB-TUO 1997.
Zákony a vyhlášky v platném znění: zákon 127/2005 Sb., o elektronických komunikacích a prováděcí vyhlášky, zejména105 a 318/2010 Sb., 238 a 290/2007 Sb., 327/2006 Sb., 155, 161, 162 a 336/2005 Sb.
Dvořáček, P.: Radiové spojení v PO. SPBI Ostrava, 2002. ISBN: 80-86634-09-4.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Tasks are not Defined