Mobile command post (MCP) for airports is a custom-built vehicle that is equipped with the necessary technology and infrastructure to serve as a emergency command center for airport authorities and emergency response teams. These vehicles are designed to provide on-site communication, coordination, and control during critical incidents or emergencies that may occur within the airport premises.

The Mobile Command Post is a custom-built robust vehicle equipped with advanced command, communication and control equipment for emergency responses and event management in Airports. The MCP can be customized with application-specific electronics and communication equipment to support diverse missions of military, security or police units. These Mobile Command posts can be rapidly dispatched to a site of disaster/emergency and undertake the local command, control and coordination among multiple agencies responding to the emergency. This case study showcases Mistral’s capability in designing a customized Mobile Command Post for Airports that can handle emergencies and disasters at Airport premises.

The Customer

The customer is Bangalore International Airport Limited, Bengaluru (BIAL), South India’s busiest and India’s third largest airport. BIAL (KIAB) was keen on a state-of-the-art Mobile Command Post for Airports to quickly respond to emergencies and any law and order crisis. The deployment of a Mobile Command Post vehicle has been recommended at all Indian Airports by DGCA & ICAO to handle emergency situations like Air Crash, Air Hijack or Fire, etc. in and around the Airport Terminals and Aerodromes.

The Requirement – Mobile Command Post for Airports

KIAB approached Mistral for a tactical Mobile Command Post which is suitable for incident management necessitating mobility, inter-connectivity and communications. The MCP for Airports had to be highly efficient and would have to serve as a coordination, communication and command center during emergencies handling fire and rescue management, security, evacuation, medical support, ambulance management among other responsibilities. The Mobile Command Post for Airports would have to work in coordination with the fixed emergency operations centre located on the landside.

Mobile Command Post for Airports – Solution

Mistral designed and integrated an advanced Mobile Command Post on a 4×4 vehicle chassis. The command post consists of an operator managed Wireless Radio Communication System allowing various agencies to communicate seamlessly with each other during an emergency or a mission.

The Mobile Command Post platform was installed with a video wall display for live video feed transmission from disaster sites using a 6-meter mast-mounted PTZ camera. Additionally, a 6-meter mast equipped with LED floodlights was installed to support nighttime operations.

An auto-tracking Mobile Dish TV Antenna provides the Mobile Command Post with live Satellite DTH TV channel feeds, which provide the controller with updated media news about the disaster. All the electronics were installed inside vibration and shock-proof mounted racks, to prevent the damage due to driving uneven terrain. This Mobile C4ISR platform was self-contained in terms of power generation with a Diesel Genset & UPS supplying a back-up of up to 2Hrs. Raw power, when available, could also be used to power the electronics.

Mistral can design, integrate and supply custom Mobile Command Post for Airports as per the latest standards and IT equipment to facilitate quick and easy communication from airport premises. The MCP for Airports are built over rugged vehicle platforms like Truck, Bus or SUV chassis with extended command and control facilities.

To know more about the Mobile Command Post for Airports, various Communication, Command and Surveillance systems on board, read the full case study. Contact our Homeland Security team for custom designed Mobile Command Post for Airports and MCCVs ideal for Critical Infrastructure Protection –  hs@mistralsolutions.com.