SBIR/STTR Research Award

A Multi-Tracker Navigation System for Firefighters

Award identifier 1229e6bbae2b3ad2f1e03c72057637bad224cc5fad5dbe163f5725bb85843c5cAwarding agency Department of Commerce · National Institute of Standards and Technology

Award amount

$75,000

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2004

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Commerce
Branch
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Recipient company
Summit Safety, Inc
Proposal award date
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Contract end date
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UEI
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Solicitation number
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Topic code
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Research abstract

A lightweight, low-cost system for each firefighter to detect the location and direction of other nearby firefighters will be provided. A heads-up display will allow hands-free operation. The system will be integrated with the Personnel Ultrasonic Locating and Safety Equipment, or PULSE, developed by Summit Safety. This system uses ultrasound -- sound waves above the normal hearing range -- to enable a firefighter or Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) to quickly locate and rescue a disabled firefighter and to quickly locate exits in dense smoke. COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS: The total US market for this product includes the over one million firefighters in over 26,000 fire departments, military firefighters, police departments (including SWAT personnel), and Search and Rescue personnel (such as FEMA teams). The total US market is estimated to be in excess of $200 million.

Technology keywords

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Agency intelligence

Department of Commerce

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