US DHS Kicks off Workstream for Sensor Tech to Combat Wildfires
Four companies have been selected to develop and hopefully commercialize their technology to tackle this growing challenge. – SmartCities World (February 17, 2020)
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Sensor Technology to Solve a Burning Problem
A new initiative by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advances the studying sensor-based technology to combat wildfires that specifically impact urban areas. The project is part of its Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs initiative, focusing …
DHS picks Rockville-based company to develop sensor tech to combat wildfires
Over the next six months, four selected partners — including one from the DMV region — will work on prototype development for new technology to be used in the fight against wildfires that specifically impact urban areas. – Technical.ly (February 12, …
Partners work to evaluate wildfire sensors
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) recently selected four new industry partners to participate in a new wildfire sensors workstream of the Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs. – Homeland Preparedness News (February 7, …
DHS S&T to Evaluate Select Wildfire Sensor Technologies
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) selected four new industry partners to participate in a new wildfire sensors workstream of the Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs. The SCITI Labs Initiative brings together an expansive network …
Equipping fire crews with potentially life-saving technology
It’s called “SensorUp” and it’s being tested out by Metro Vancouver firefighters as a way to measure the chemicals they are being exposed to. — Global News (October 30, 2019)