Existing Warning Systems Infrastructure

[Rafael Marco WijanaParticipant]

Good Afternoon,

My group and I are currently looking for information regarding the infrastructure of existing warning systems in Saibai.

Based on our research, we’ve found out that Australia has radio tower infrastructure already in place, which is the VMC Charleville run by the BOM. We understand that this is used to broadcast weather forecast radio announcements to surrounding marine areas, and it appears to reach the Torres Strait Islands.

We’d like to know whether Saibai Island already uses this HF Marine Radio Voice Service to be notified about upcoming natural disasters.

If yes, do you know if it would be possible to collaborate with the BOM to use this existing infrastructure for our design idea?

Thanks so much,
Rafael Marco Wijana

[Anthony BradyKeymaster]

Hi Rafael,

It’s great to see that your thinking about how you can leverage already existing infrastructure in your design. Well done on the research that you’ve done so far.

As stated in the design brief, disaster communications chains utilise email from centralised disaster monitoring facilities on the mainland to notify local authorities. This requires active human engagement and introduces room for communication difficulties.

I don’t know specifically whether Saibai Island already uses this HF Marine Radio Voice Service but perhaps in your design you can design for both scenarios? What additional steps would be required in your design if they weren’t currently utilising this service?

For the purposes of the Challenge, it would okay to assume that the BOM would be open to collaborating as a key stakeholder but I’d suggest you justify the advantages of the collaboration and work through any potential sticking points the BOM might have with appropriate alternatives.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Anthony

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