Published Online:May 2025
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Telecommunications
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJCT010525
DOI:10.71329/IUPJTC/2025.17.2.7-22
Author Name:Imrane Habib, Imrane Mahamat Loutfi and Mustapha Mahamat Ali
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Subject/Domain:Engineering
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Pages:7-22
The growing frequency and severity of modern crises—ranging from natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods to human-induced events like cyberattacks and pandemics— underscore the urgent need for robust, adaptive emergency telecommunications networks. Traditional systems often fail to deliver real-time responsiveness, situational awareness, and coordinated action during high-stakes emergencies. The paper addresses this critical gap by investigating the integrated application of 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to modernize emergency communications. The objective is to develop a unified, intelligent framework capable of real-time data collection, edge analytics, and resilient communication under adverse conditions. The methodology includes a layered architectural proposal combining 5G low-latency links, AI-driven decision systems, and sensor-based IoT networks. Simulations and case studies—covering scenarios such as earthquakes, floods, and cyberattacks—demonstrate improved response times, enhanced situational awareness, and operational efficiency. Despite the potential, the paper highlights significant challenges including cybersecurity threats, interoperability issues, infrastructure costs, and ethical concerns. Strategic recommendations are proposed to address these challenges and guide future research and deployment.
In the face of increasingly frequent and severe disasters—ranging from natural catastrophes such as earthquakes and floods to man-made crises like cyberattacks and pandemics—the resilience and efficiency of emergency telecommunications systems are more vital than ever. Traditional infrastructures are often rigid, centralized, and incapable of withstanding extreme disruptions, leading to significant delays in response coordination and a loss of critical situational awareness during emergencies.