Members: Jennifer Au, Anthony Bonomo, Laura Freyman, Brian Kwong,

Benjamin Li, Jessica Lieberman, Levon Mktrchyan, Michael Price,

Andrew Skoda, Mary Tellers, Andrew Tomaschko and Johnny Wu

Mentor: Dr. Fred MowrerLibrarian: Nedelina Tchangalova

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OutlineIntroductionResearch QuestionLiterature ReviewMethodologyProject TimelineConclusion

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FoundationTime is a critical factor in fire emergencies

Emergencies can develop quicklyEFRs don’t have enough time to make

decisionsBuilding sensors can detect various

environmental factorsMore information can be obtained soonerEducated decisions could be made with more

information

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“The potential amount of information that can be available to first responders is staggering.”

-William Davis, Ph.D., Fire Research Group, NIST

Current TechnologyThere are specific sensors:

Photoelectric smoke sensorsIonization smoke sensorsHeat sensorsCO BasesManual Pull Stations

Examples of potential sensorsHVAC sensorsSecurity sensors

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Heat Sensor

Surveillance Camera

Current TechnologyFire Panel Annunciator Systems

Honeywell Notifier Fire PanelSiemens MXLSimplex-Grinnell 4100U Network

BFRL Building Tactical Information ProjectONYX First Vision Panel

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Problem and SolutionProblem:

Abstract and convoluted raw dataNot all sensor data used in emergencies

Solution:Compile data from sensor systems into

comprehensible formDisplay information in an effective

standardized interface to EFRs

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Why Our Project is UniqueVariety of sensor types

SecurityHVACFire

Sophisticated analysisProcessing, interpolation and prioritization of

time sensitive informationDirect communication with EFRs in the

buildingi.e. Flashover

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How can a system be created that takes How can a system be created that takes information gathered by various building information gathered by various building sensors and sends that information in real time sensors and sends that information in real time to the people who need it?to the people who need it?

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Building Tactical Information ProjectFour objectives

1. Determine data most useful to EFRs2. Develop a data dispersion standard3. Demonstrate technology effectiveness4. Address security issues

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Workshop for EFRsInformation Sets

“En-Route”“On the scene”

Information AreasStatic

Building plans Sensor layouts

Dynamic Direct sensor readings

Display of Information

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Workshop for EFRsSystem should include

Sensor variety Fire HVAC Security Facilities management

ReliableEducational Video

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StandardizationNEMA SB30

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Activated Smoke Detector

Elevator

Fire

Activated Heat Detector

Communication MethodsProject 25 (P25) could bridge network

communication gapOPNETMobile radioStandard between agenciesVoice, video and data communicationWireless Access Points

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Proposed SystemCurrent System Our System

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TasksEstablish EFR needs

– “Workshop to Define Information Needed by Emergency Responders During Building Emergencies”

Develop Specifications– Perform a case study of sensors systems in buildings

Design and prototype– Use existing materials– Modular capabilities

Test and revise– Confirming accuracy of data returned by device– Usability testing

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Phase 1: PlanningFall 2008- Fall 2009Sub-team 1 :

Case study and sensor survey Study building and fire codes Determine standard operating procedures

Sub-team 2: Further background research

NIST, on campus, corporate research

Sub-team 3: Obtain money and resources Keep corporate and government contact

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Phase 2: ImplementationSpring 2009-Fall 2010

Begin thesisSub-team 1:

Establish algorithms Code interface

Sub-team 2: Design interface

Aesthetics and usability Run fire simulations

Sub-team 3: Create fire detection system mockup Test sensor output

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Phase 3: AssessmentFall 2010- Spring 2011

Complete ThesisEvaluate

Reliability ValidityUsability

Synthesize Results

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Validity• Internal validity

• Assure that the display and the sensor outputs correspond

• External Validity• Differences in building sensor organization• Anticipate all possible scenarios

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ReliabilityRun fire simulations through the system

Assure consistency of resultsAssess material functionality

Withstand emergency environmentEvaluate interface success

Quick processing

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UsabilityQualitative evaluationConstraints

Meet needs expressed by EFRsDovetail with SOPsSimplicity of use

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•FFA’s system will:• Present critical situational information• Allow for informed decisions• Work with existing technologies• Interoperate between sensor brands• Facilitate communication between EFRs• Save lives and property

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Referenceshttp://sensing.honeywell.com/index.cfm/ci_id/

16046/la_id/1.htmhttp://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire05/art105.htmlhttp://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire04/art021.htmlhttp://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire05/PDF/f05017.pdfhttp://www.notifier.com/products/datasheets/

DN_7051.pdfhttp://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire06/PDF/

f06044.pdfhttp://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/build07/PDF/b07022.pdfhttp://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/build07/PDF/

b07024.pdf

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