A Cloud-Based Mobile Computing Applications Platform for First Responders

Abstract

A cloud-based Mobile Computing Applications Platform (MCAP) for enhanced situational awareness and mobile command and control for first responders is introduced. MCAP is a cloud-enabled platform for defining, developing, and deploying apps on smartphones, tablets, and in-vehicle computers. Unique differentiators of the approach include the use of COTS technologies for mobile computing and wireless networking to create a low-cost and sustainable program. A platform architecture that exposes a set of reusable mobile core services that fosters an eco-system of partners to develop feature-rich and innovative apps is discussed. Core services provide support for location, user profile, notification, authentication, content management, and device management. A public-private collaboration and governance model, an essential element for a healthy eco-system, is outlined. The current status of the MCAP program is presented, including experiences from user trials with several Michigan National Guard units.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 2013
Accession Number
ADA580908

Entities

People

  • Ashish Jain
  • Chit Chung
  • Colin Misner
  • Dennis Egan
  • Nicholas Caruso
  • Richard Wallace

Organizations

  • Applied Communication Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Authentication
  • Biometric Security
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Equipment
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • First Responders
  • Mobile Application Software
  • Mobile Computing
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Phones
  • Mobile Software
  • National Guard
  • Situational Awareness
  • Smartphones
  • Tablet Computers

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control