1. 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 Mowrer Librarian: Nedelina Tchangalova 1

2. Outline Introduction Research Question Literature Review Methodology Project Timeline Conclusion 2

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4. Foundation Time is a critical factor in fire emergencies Emergencies can develop quickly EFRs don’t have enough time to make decisions Building sensors can detect various environmental factors More information can be obtained sooner Educated decisions could be made with more information 4

5. 5 “ The potential amount of information that can be available to first responders is staggering.” -William Davis, Ph.D., Fire Research Group, NIST

6. Current Technology There are specific sensors: Photoelectric smoke sensors Ionization smoke sensors Heat sensors CO Bases Manual Pull Stations Examples of potential sensors HVAC sensors Security sensors 6 Heat Sensor Surveillance Camera

7. Current Technology Fire Panel Annunciator Systems Honeywell Notifier Fire Panel Siemens MXL Simplex-Grinnell 4100U Network BFRL Building Tactical Information Project ONYX First Vision Panel 7

8. Problem and Solution Problem: Abstract and convoluted raw data Not all sensor data used in emergencies Solution: Compile data from sensor systems into comprehensible form Display information in an effective standardized interface to EFRs 8

9. Why Our Project is Unique Variety of sensor types Security HVAC Fire Sophisticated analysis Processing, interpolation and prioritization of time sensitive information Direct communication with EFRs in the building i.e. Flashover 9

10. How can a system be created that takes information gathered by various building sensors and sends that information in real time to the people who need it? 10

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12. Building Tactical Information Project Four objectives 1. Determine data most useful to EFRs 2. Develop a data dispersion standard 3. Demonstrate technology effectiveness 4. Address security issues 12

13. Workshop for EFRs Information Sets “En-Route” “On the scene” Information Areas Static Building plans Sensor layouts Dynamic Direct sensor readings Display of Information 13

14. Workshop for EFRs System should include Sensor variety Fire HVAC Security Facilities management Reliable Educational Video 14

15. Standardization NEMA SB30 15 Activated Smoke Detector Elevator Fire Activated Heat Detector

16. Communication Methods Project 25 (P25) could bridge network communication gap OPNET Mobile radio Standard between agencies Voice, video and data communication Wireless Access Points 16

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18. Proposed System Current System Our System 18

19. Tasks Establish 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 19

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21. Phase 1: Planning Case Study More Background Money and Resources Phase 2: Implementation Begin Thesis Algorithm Sensor Testing Interface Phase 3: Assessment Finish Thesis Reliability Validity Usability Plan of Completion 21

22. Phase 1: Planning Fall 2008- Fall 2009 Sub-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 22

23. Phase 2: Implementation Spring 2009-Fall 2010 Begin thesis Sub-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 23

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25. Phase 3: Assessment Fall 2010- Spring 2011 Complete Thesis Evaluate Reliability Validity Usability Synthesize Results 25

26. Validity Internal validity Assure that the display and the sensor outputs correspond External Validity Differences in building sensor organization Anticipate all possible scenarios 26

27. Reliability Run fire simulations through the system Assure consistency of results Assess material functionality Withstand emergency environment Evaluate interface success Quick processing 27

28. Usability Qualitative evaluation Constraints Meet needs expressed by EFRs Dovetail with SOPs Simplicity of use 28

29. 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 29

30. References http://sensing.honeywell.com/index.cfm/ci_id/16046/la_id /1.htm http://sensing.honeywell.com/index.cfm/ci_id/16046/la_id /1.htm http://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire05/art105.html http://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire04/art021.html http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire05/PDF/f05017.pdf http://www.notifier.com/products/datasheets/DN_7051.pd f http://www.notifier.com/products/datasheets/DN_7051.pd f http://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire06/PDF/f06044.pdf http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/build07/PDF/b07022.pdf http://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/build07/PDF/b07024.pd f http://www.fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/build07/PDF/b07024.pd f 30

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