[GRLUG] Mesh network for emergency circumstances

[Lord Drachenblut]

Byzantium Linux might be a solution
On Sep 14, 2012 12:14 PM, "Michael Mol" <mikemol at gmail.com> wrote:

> Apparently, it turns out the setup Jeff is looking for was done out in
> Livingston county.
>
> On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 12:12 PM, David Hoppe <dave at hopasaurus.com> wrote:
> > James Kooistra did a talk on Mobil Mesh that is just what they need at
> > BarCamp.
> >
> > I know both of these guys and will get them introduced.  Actually they
> both
> > know each other, so I guess I will just let them know they need to chat.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 9/14/2012 8:28 AM, Michael Mol wrote:
> >>
> >> I remember talking to someone in GRLUG (I think it was Kevin, but I'm
> >> not sure) a few weeks ago who's actually implemented something like
> >> this. Either way, the local search and rescue group is looking for a
> >> solution:
> >>
> >> Anyone have an interest in working on a project like this?
> >>
> >>
> >> -- Fwd from Jeff Nawrot via Facebook --
> >>
> >> Within the last 6 months Mike Fusaro N8MJF, Pat Mcbride and I along
> >> with some folks in Muskegon have been goofing around a bit with this
> >> type of an idea as well.  We just need someone who has an interest to
> >> take the project and run with it for KCSAR / KCRACES activities.
> >>
> >> Jeff
> >>
> >> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> >>
> >> Date: Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 10:04 PMSubject: [Open-Source-CAD] Mobile
> >> Mesh Network Ideas?To: Open Source CAD
> >>
> >> All of you with better networks chops than I have, there's
> >> aninteresting post on slashdot, at
> >>
> >>
> >>
> http://ask.slashdot.org/story/12/09/01/2121200/ask-slashdot-ad-hoc-wireless-mesh-network-for-emergency-vehicles
> >>
> >> "I am looking to put together a mobile mesh network for my
> >> volunteerfire department and would like some recommendations from the
> >> Slashdotcrowd. Ideally, the network would consist of cheap wireless
> >> routers(Linksys WRT-type) mounted on each vehicle.
> >>
> >> "From there, tablets or other wireless devices could connect to
> therouter.
> >>
> >> "When the vehicles are in the station, the routers would
> >> auto-connectto the WiFi network to receive calls for service and other
> >> updates.
> >>
> >> "When out on a call, the router would form an ad-hoc network withother
> >> vehicles on the scene. If a vehicle came into range of anInternet
> >> 'hotspot,' it would notify other vehicles and become agateway for the
> >> rest of the 'ad-hoc' networked vehicles.
> >>
> >> "I've looked at Freifunk for this, but would like some other
> >> options.Recommendations please?"
> >>
> >> Ideas?
> >>
> >>
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