Projects in the research area 'Protection systems for security and emergency services'

AIRSHIELD

Airborne Remote Sensing for Hazard Inspection by Network Enabled Lightweight Drones
The AirShield system is designed to deliver data and forecasts on the actual hazard to the emergency staff as efficiently as possible. It links a networked fleet of robotic aircraft equipped with lightweight gas sensory technology to a geo-information system via a high-reliability wireless communication network.

I-LOV

Intelligent safeguarding localization system for the rescuing of people trapped or buried under rubble
The project focuses on key aspects and challenges in terms of social conditions, emergency medicine, intervention psychology, law and technology required for the targeted and timely rescue of people who have been trapped or buried under rubble. It aims to ensure the safety of rescue forces and victims at all times during natural or man-made catastrophes.

Landmarke

Navigation infrastructure for fire-fighters
The objective of the research project is to develop an orientation and navigation infrastructure based on ubiquitous computing technology. This infrastructure will effectively build on the capabilities of the emergency forces.

LUMITEX

Development of textiles with electroluminescent properties for safety clothing and technical applications
This project aims to develop and realize possibilities for the flexible manufacture of intelligently switchable light effects on textiles.

SAFE

Enhanced-performance, permeable protective clothing using new absorbents and vital sign sensors
The aim of this project is to develop new protective clothing that combines the essential elements of optimal protective equipment for rescue teams: Based on an optimised adsorbent material capable of bonding a broad range of applicable pollutants, a comfortable protective suit will be designed with integrated sensors that will record the vital signs and position of rescue personnel and measure environmental parameters (e.g. temperature).

SensProCloth

Integrated sensory protective clothing system for fire brigades and disaster management
The aim of the project is therefore to develop an integrated sensory clothing system for use in the workplace and as personal protective equipment. The systems to be integrated will comprise a recording and communications system with localisation to support operations and initiate aid and rescue measures for fire brigades and disaster management.