Abstract
The presentation is based in the research work carried
out in EU funded project SGL for USaR (Second Generation
Locator for Urban Search and Rescue Operations). The aim
of this project is to develop wireless standalone
communication system with embedded sensor network which
can be globally used in rescue operations after accidents
or terrorist attacks. The system should be able to
operate without external support for several days: it
should have autonomy with power supply and communication.
The devices must be lightweight so that rescue team can
easily carry them and finally they must be easy to
install and use. The range of the wireless communication
must cover an area of several square kilometers. The
embedded sensor system must be able to detect sings of
life but also detect hazards threatening the rescue
operators thus preventing more accidents. It should also
support positioning and digital mapping as well as the
management of the search and rescue operation. This
sensor network for urban search and rescue operations has
been tested on a field conditions and it has proven to be
robust and reliable and provides an energy efficient way
of communication and positioning on harsh conditions
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks VIII |
| Editors | Edward M. Carapezza |
| Publisher | International Society for Optics and Photonics SPIE |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-8194-8812-1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks VIII. SPIE Security + Defence - Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 20 Sep 2011 → 21 Sep 2011 |
Publication series
| Series | Proceedings of SPIE |
|---|---|
| Volume | 8184 |
Conference
| Conference | Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks VIII. SPIE Security + Defence |
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| Country | Czech Republic |
| City | Prague |
| Period | 20/09/11 → 21/09/11 |
Keywords
- Atural of man-made disasters
- hazard detection
- multi-sensor device
- radio based positioning
- USaR operations
- wireless communication
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Känsälä, K., Korkalainen, M., & Mäyrä, A. (2011). A versatile sensor network for Urban Search and Rescue operations. In E. M. Carapezza (Ed.), Unmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks VIII [81840H] International Society for Optics and Photonics SPIE. Proceedings of SPIE, Vol.. 8184 https://doi.org/10.1117/12.898149