Booz Allen Hamilton Chooses OPNET for SAFECOM Public Safety Program
The Department of Homeland Security’s SAFECOM program was established to improve public safety response through effective interoperable wireless communications. Booz Allen was commissioned by SAFECOM to conduct an independent study of public safety communications in the spectrum located around the upper 700 MHz and 4.9 GHz bands.
Booz Allen relies on OPNET Modeler to simulate a network of numerous public safety responders communicating in a variety of environments. In part, the study will evaluate the viability of emerging wireless technologies such as WiMAX (802.16-2004), Mobile WiMAX (802.16e), 802.11s, 802.11j, and mobile ad-hoc routing protocols, to support reliable operation in emergency situations. Booz Allen’s customized wireless protocol models are built from OPNET’s open-source model library to rapidly assess protocol performance. Study results will contribute to the development of standards for public safety wireless systems.
“Booz Allen has been using OPNET products for over 10 years. The Booz Allen SAFECOM team selected OPNET because of the high fidelity of its products, which is a paramount consideration for matters of public safety."
Jeff Rosenblatt
Program Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton