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{{Chapter
| blueprint = Wireless
| sectors = Wireless
| authors = William Barkis, Anton Batalla, Benson Chan, Lan Jenson, Renil Paramel, Bill Pugh, Jon Walton, Ruwan Welaratna, Tom Williams, Steve Wimsatt, David Witkowski
| poc = David Witkowski
| email = w6dtw@arrl.net
| document = 2019-Municipal-IoT-Blueprint-GCTC-WSC-FINAL-Jul-2019.pdf
| chapter = 10000
| image = IoTChapter.jpg
| summary = The scope of this Blueprint will be on the IoT networks themselves – the physical and logical layers, not necessarily the software applications and data generated therefrom.
}}
To this end, this Blueprint employs the following nomenclature:

'''Municipal IoT Network:''' Network-connected devices, installed in a networked system of
protocols, wired and/or wireless communications technologies, computer servers and software,
used by governmental entities.

'''Network-connected Devices:''' Sensors, actuators, connected vehicles; energy usage monitoring
sensors; physical access control security systems and lighting; utility control and metering
systems; intelligent traffic monitoring and management; public safety sensors (gunshot detection,
cameras, bike lane monitoring); street light sensors; etc.

'''The Figure''' below provides a mental map for understanding the basic outline of a Municipal IoT
network. These networks are, essentially, cyber-physical systems that underpin the various
domain-specific applications and outcomes that Smart Communities hope to achieve, such as
improved Public Safety, Transportation, Broadband, Economic Development, etc.
[[File:Municipal IoT.jpg|center|800px|Mental Map of a Municipal IoT Network consisting of: IoT Devices, a Wi-Fi Gateway, Communications Lines (i.e., fiber optics and/or the Internet itself), and a Server or Cloud Hosted Computer Controller]]
'''Section 1: Impacts of IoT to Municipal Government''' and is a generalized discussion of six
ways IoT networks will change government operations in the future. Areas as diverse and varies
as governmental service delivery, government operating costs, outcomes in local economies,
environmental sustainability, and digital and social equity all may be affected by improvements in
technology that will stem from IoT and Smart Communities. This section attempts to answer the
fundamental questions: Why should government officials care about IoT and why does this
matter?

'''Section 2: Considerations for Deploying Municipal IoT Networks''' examines the models that
local governments have considered for IoT networks deployments. These models generally fall
into one of two categories: 1) government agencies build and maintain their own IoT networks
and services; and 2) cellular and telecommunications firms build and maintain networks that
government agencies can subscribe to as-a-service (in a manner similar to how we subscribe to
cellular phone service). We explore these as well as additional models, such as public-private
partnerships. Security, the concept of “regionalization”, interoperability, and civic engagement are
additional considerations discussed.

'''Section 3: The Current State of Municipal IoT''' presents research findings developed for this
report, derived from an online survey conducted in January 2019. A key takeaway from the survey
is support for the notion that the Municipal IoT is still in the “early adopter” stage and some years
out from reaching maturity.

'''Section 4: Case Study Summary Findings & Discussion''' also presents firsthand research
developed for this report: case studies of local government leaders who have deployed IoT
networks in their communities, from the cities of San Diego, CA; San Leandro, CA; Calgary, AB
Canada; and the County of San Mateo, CA. These structured interviews provide a rich source of
qualitative data and uncover important lessons for all Municipal IoT deployments. ''(All interviewees have graciously agreed to share their stories on record.)''

The next two sections are comprised of in-depth technical, hands-on guides intended to inform
and guide local government decision makers, officials, staff, and others with an interest in
municipal IoT networks.

'''Section 5: A Practical Guide to Deploying Municipal IoT Networks''' is a hands-on, systematic
walkthrough to assess IoT networks for government agencies and contains a wealth of
managerial and technical information.

'''Section 6: A Practical Guide to IoT Cybersecurity and Privacy''' guides decision makers
through the complex but critical areas of cybersecurity and privacy.

'''Section 7: Full Case Study Reports''' provides the full case study reports, written for this
Blueprint, covering each city and project in detail.

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