Zenitel Norway Delivers Radio Communications for the World's Deepest Underwater Tunnel
04 December 2007
Zenitel, international market leader in integrated communication solutions for the professional market, announces Zenitel Norway AS has recently won the contract for delivering the infrastructure, including the complete radio communication system, for the world's deepest road tunnel, Eikesundsambandet, in Norway. The tunnel, with the lowest point down to 287 meters under water, will require tight security and reliable communications in and around the tunnel entrances.
The radio installation will provide the tunnel and road users with full FM radio coverage, and secure, effective communication for emergency instances throughout, whenever and where ever a critical situation occurs. Additionally, the construction includes an alarm and surveillance system, which alerts the road traffic centre directly about any irregularities.
Zenitel's local partner Nordvest Elektronikk in Kristiansund will be responsible for commissioning the system, and carrying out a frequent service on the installation. The tunnel is due to open in January 2008.
Zenitel has solid expertise and knowledge in the traffic and transport field and experience with a long list of similar projects, including the world's longest tunnel, Laerdalstunnelen in Norway. Providing mission critical radio coverage in propagation black-spot areas, such as tunnels, buildings, vessels, underground parking, metros and subways, is a Zenitel specialty – using in-house developed building blocks such as Zenitel's own band selective TETRA repeater, third party modules, or a combination. With an extensive list of worldwide implementations, Zenitel is capable of providing the required wireless communication turn-key solution or sub elements of this.
