Motorolais supplying
a Tetra (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) digital radio system to Munich
Airport, as Germany’s second largest airport strives to improve
operations.
The contract also includes Tetra devices for mobile voice and
data communication. The deployment of the Tetra radio network is
scheduled for completion by the end of this June.
The Munich deal comes as Motorola seeks to widen Tetra
deployments in the private sector, following wider take-off in the
public sector.
The Munich system will support airport operations such as fleet,
freight and logistics management. Motorola’s Dimetra IP system, the
latest in Tetra technology, will also provide Munich Airport with
“fail safe” communications.
With this IP system, even the loud background noise typical at
airports will not interfere with communications. In addition to
voice, Dimetra IP enables secure data communication and is scalable
to support future network growth at the airport.
Radio users at the airport will be supplied with a range of
Motorola Tetra terminals including Motorola’s MTP850 handheld
radios as well as its MTM800 mobile radio.
“Motorola offered the most efficient and cost effective
solution, and Motorola’s experience in critical communications was
a determining factor“, said Michael Zaddach, head of IT services at
Munich Airport.
Tetra technology is used by the police and the emergency
services in the UK under national contracts with O2.
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