Project financed by the Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding
(UEFISCDI)
Project leader: CSI, Prof. Dr. Ing. Emanuel PUȘCHIȚĂ
Project code: PN-IV-P6-6.3-SOL-2024-2-0213
Contract No. 23Sol (T23) / 2024
Implementation period: 02.07.2024 - 30.06.2026
Project Coordonator: National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies - INCDTIM Cluj-Napoca
Project partners:
P1: Ministry of National Defence through the Military Equipment and Technologies Research Agency (ACTTM)
P2: Autonomous Flight Technology R&D S.R.L. (AFTRD)
P3: S.C. K&M Technologies S.R.L. (KM)
Coordonator proiect: Institutul Național de Cercetare-Dezvoltare pentru Tehnologii Izotopice și Moleculare - INCDTIM Cluj-Napoca
Parteneri:
P1: Ministerul Apărării Naționale prin Agenția de Cercetare pentru Tehnică și Tehnologii Militare (ACTTM)
P2: Autonomous Flight Technology R&D S.R.L. (AFTRD)
P3: S.C. K&M Technologies S.R.L. (KM)
Project abstract
To meet the beneficiary's requirements, the goal of the MCX4STS project is to develop a tactical, secure, private 4G-5G network that is mobile and scalable, which: (1) implements a 3GPP standard network infrastructure using 4G-5G technologies in areas where traditional communication infrastructure does not exist or is unavailable, and (2) provides secure Mission Critical (MCX) communications services such as MCPTT, MCData, and MCVideo for exceptional/emergency situations. The MCX4STS solution integrates the following functional subsystems: (1) the 4G-5G mobile private tactical network, which includes the RAN-CN assembly and UE, and (2) the MCX solution with MCX server and client applications, and the MCX dispatcher console. Innovatively, the MCX4STS solution also proposes the integration of additional components: (1) an airborne base station to serve a distant tactical network, and (2) a search and automatic detection service for missing persons using AI image processing algorithms. This approach offers the versatility needed to adapt the system to various applications and tactical usage scenarios. The MCX4STS components will be integrated on a ready-to-deploy mobile road platform to provide the shortest possible commissioning time. The benefits of MCX4STS are: (1) a modular, scalable, and configurable solution tailored to specific strategic needs/tactical scenarios; (2) a robust and reliable solution ensured by 3GPP professional components that are technologically mature and ready-to-deploy with a high degree of compatibility and interoperability; (3) increased coverage and high performance regardless of the deployment environment by using an airborne BS that can be elevated above obstacles (buildings, forests); (4) implementation of local and distant tactical networks; (5) integration of an AI-based search service indispensable in emergency situations or military operations; and (6) operational validation and certification under real operating conditions.
Project scope
The goal of the MCX4STS project is to develop a tactical, secure, private 4G-5G network that is mobile and scalable, which: (1) implements a 3GPP standard network infrastructure using 4G-5G technologies in areas where traditional communication infrastructure does not exist or is unavailable, and (2) provides secure Mission Critical (MCX) communications services such as MCPTT, MCData, and MCVideo for exceptional/emergency situations.
The specific objectives of the project
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O1. Technical coordination of the team (design, implementation, testing, operational certification, acceptance) |
O7. Design of the MCX solution architecture
O8. Development and functional testing of the MCX4STS prototype components
O9. Integration of components and additional services into the MCX4STS solution
O10. Functional testing of the MCX4STS solution
O11. Operational testing of the MCX4STS solution under relevant working conditions
O12. Optimization of the MCX4STS solution |
The outcomes of the project
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1. Definition of the requirements for the MCX4STS solution 2. Preparation of the technical documentation for the execution and development of MCX4STS components 3. Preparation of the technical documentation for the execution and development of the MCX4STS prototype 4. Drafting of the testing and evaluation plan for the development of the MCX4STS prototype 5. Drafting of the testing and evaluation report for the development of the MCX4STS prototype 6. Drafting of the operational testing and evaluation plan for the MCX4STS solution |
7. Drafting of the operational testing and evaluation report for the MCX4STS solution 8. Creation of the administration, usage, maintenance, and service manual 9. Drafting of the final evaluation report 10. Obtaining the operational acceptance certificate 11. Drafting of the annual activity report ("nn" – implementation years 24 to 26) 12. Delivery of tactical and secure 4G-5G private network solution |
Project team
National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies
Emanuel-Dumitru Pușchiță
Project Leader
Emanoil Surducan
Member
Vasile Surducan
Member
Raluca Nelega
Member
Alexandru-Daniel Oprea
Member
Gergő Kovács
Member
Andra Elena Iulia Păstrăv
Member
Rareș Călin Buta
Member
Cristian Codau
Member
Carmen Tripon
Member
P1 - Ministry of National Defence through the Military Equipment and Technologies Research Agency (ACTTM)
Răstoceanu Florin
Project Responsible
Mihai Enache
Member
Dan-Stefan Stoica
Member
Constantin Grozea
Member
Bogdan-Iulian Ciubotaru
Member
Cosmin Rusea
Member
Alina-Florentina Plăpămaru
Member
Mariana Lazăr
Member
Cosmin-Dorin Gruescu
Member
Victoraș - Florentin Anghel
Member
Adrian Basalic
Member
Alexandra-Stefania Casuneanu
Member
P2 - Autonomous Flight Technology R&D S.R.L. (AFTRD)
Alin-Ionut Istrate
Project Responsible
Marius Dima
Member
Alexandru Ciprian Ganea
Member
Vidrascu Mihai
Member
Emilian Vlasceanu
Member
P3 - S.C. K&M Technologies S.R.L. (KM)
Vasile-Eugeniu Monda
Project Responsible
Adrian Gelu Mosutiu
Member
Victor Paul Barna
Member
Contact
National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies - INCDTIM Cluj-Napoca
Project Leader
Prof. Dr. Ing. Emanuel PUȘCHIȚĂ
Address: 67-103 Donat St, 400293, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Phone: (+40)264-584037, int. 218,227
Fax: (+40)264-420042
Email: emanuel.puschita@itim-cj.ro