[EAS] EAS CAP and some thoughts

[Lowell Kiesow]

So, you are saying is that we shouldn't build a better system until 
we can build a perfect system?  CAP isn't limited to just 
internet.  Emnet is an example of satellite delivery that states can 
choose.  However, given the current economic situation, most states 
will opt for using internet servers because that's what they can 
afford to do.    Yes, under certain conditions internet will fail, 
but for most situations it will work fine, which is why most places 
will keep the old EAS infrastructure for redundancy.  Speaking as 
someone who has already seen CAP in action at my station, getting it 
deployed in any form is a giant step forward, and doing nothing 
except waiting for deep pockets to fund a perfect system is not a 
reasonable option.

At 09:55 AM 3/11/2011, you wrote:
>"Thoughts" is my subject, something which I fear was missed in this CAP
>application.  I've been around since CONLRAD and seen changes since.
>Most of which are good and beneficial. At present, I have been
>contemplating this onslaught of CAP, not knowing what to do nor what to
>make of it.  So far it truly seems to be one of those "changes" items
>promised along with the recently elected political party and its
>followers. So I will stop at that for now.
>
>My concern is this "change" in adding CAP to the EAS.  The most
>prominent aspect currently in my mind (and there are others) has to do
>with the, what I would call, blind reliance on this ubiquitous entity
>called the Internet.  Now, not to get into philosophical dissertations,
>the concept brings to mind a recent artical I read, which I offer for
>your perusal and own relevations. It can be found at
><http://www.edn.com/article/512740-Stuxnet_and_the_Internet_of_Victims.php>.
>It does support my general and active view of the "Internet".  So enjoy
>the article and I hope it stimulates your synapses.
>
>Best,
>Jim Medlock
>CE/O MVCR
>

         Lowell Kiesow, Chief Engineer
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