DETECT TO PROTECT AND STAY OPERATIONAL™
We will develop sensor technology that contributes to early identification, diagnostics, warning and communication to prevent armed forces from being exposed to CBRN agents.
The goal is to increase or maintain the armed forces’ operational capability in a situation where units are exposed to CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) means.
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The partners are working on developing a mini multi-sensor that can be attached to individual soldiers, to vehicles, equipment, drones, and be deployed in the terrain etc. The sensor will alert about personal exposure, communicate this information to other sensors and thereby alert other personnel. Data from the sensors can be fused to provide a realistic CBRN situational awareness on multiple levels and in multiple geographical areas.
Watchbird® mini multi-sensor concept
“Innovation is also ammunition. Tight finances force us to find smart solutions. We cannot afford to discard ideas that contribute to tomorrow's application of technology.”
Lars Lervik Major General, Chief of the Royal Norwegian army &
Morten Eggen Brigader, Chief of the Norwegian home guard
Forsvaretsforum.no, 6. juni 2023
DETECT TO PROTECT AND STAY OPERATIONAL™
Watchbird® will develop, produce and deploy mini multi-sensors and equipment carried by personnel giving early warning, identification, diagnose, protection and rapid communication of CBRN exposure to the team and the command center, to protect and improve military performance and ensure operational capability.
To our knowledge, no other companies occupies this space addressed by Watchbird®
The close collaboration between the Norwegian Armed Forces, FFI (Norwegian Defence Research Establishment) and Watchbird® will provide an unique understanding and insight into operational needs, applied R&D and preferred solutions implemented in today’s and future defence operations.
Laboratory and functional field investigations. Two complementary ways of performing scenario tests.
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SAFE Sensor™- Detect
Watchbird® SAFE is a Human Performance Program (HPP) to support, identify, monitor, warn, protect and communicate individual health risk exposure from different activities like breaching with high explosives or firing of heavy handheld weapons.
The SAFE Concept utilizes Sensor technology to increase the awareness of health risks, by introducing fact-based thresholds for risk exposure, combined with real-time risk monitoring to provide early warning to the individual soldier on his health risk status. This information is crucial to prevent injuries and need for medical treatment.
This answers one of the most difficult tasks in HPP; How to mitigate operational risks versus impact to the individual operator´s health status.
Photo: Norwegian Armed Forces
The SAFEGaiter® is under development together with the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI) and the Norwegian Armed Forces.
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SAFEgaiter™ - Protect
In addition to providing the traditional facemask benefits of camouflage and protection from harsh climate conditions like frost bites and sun burns – the Watchbird® SAFEgaiter™ is an optimized respiratory protection gear against airborne health risk hazards like smoke, smog, dust and various emissions.
High filtration efficiency
Low inward and outward leakage
Excellent breathability
Comfortable wearing and personalised fit
Large filter area prevents heat and moist build-up
No external filters
Washable