Homeland Security is often compromised by a lack of inter-communications between citizens and government agencies by either a lack of access or by traditional communications failure during natural hazard-disasters. "Reliable Communications during Rural Disasters" addresses this critical issue. Talus-D Inc. private research has discovered a unique data carrier based on existing communications technology, applicable to multiple applications in public safety, rural industrial remote control and military data transfer. Phase I seeks to identify methods to manipulate components of a stagnate universal communications technology. Initial markets with strong interest include responder safety, rural security, participatory government communications, control of remote objects and remote data gathering. OBJECTIVES: Phase I seeks to identify methods to manipulate components of a stagnate universal communications technology. Initial markets with strong interest include responder safety, rural security, participatory government communications, control or remote objects and remote data gathering. This research seeks to explore ways to reduce technological failures in communication, and at the same time provide a unique way to transfer information during normal response communication. APPROACH: Talus-D Inc. proposes to demonstrate the feasibility of using specific tones as a carrier for data signals by employing scientific methods of analysis, investigation, conclusion, documentation, and implementation. Simulated RF will be provided by NBFM communications test equipment controlled by RS232 interface to document measurements and procedures and minimize human error. All procedures will be guided by standard communications testing protocol. The Control computer will contain software to encode selected tones via shielded cable to a decoder connected to the interface between the Measurement computer, data logger and Protek 506 voltmeter. The Measurement computer will contain software to interface decoder output with data logger and Protek dc voltage potential. Part of the software requirement is the ability of the PI to change default selected tones and timing parameters of those tones either as a group or individual tone
