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Datacasting - Broadcasting Real-Time Video and Critical Data over Existing Digital Television Spectrum Fact Sheet and Video

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) explored new communications options for public safety use through the piloting of datacasting technology. Datacasting uses existing broadcast television signals to deliver encrypted data to targeted recipients.

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(As of 6/2016)

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Datacasting Fact Sheet (2018) PDF 210.69 KB 08/08/2018
Last Updated: 11/03/2023
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