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Rescue Support at the World Trade Center Ground Zero

Rescue Support at the World Trade Center Ground Zero Richard T. Sparks Security Engineering Department 5861 Sandia National Laboratories (MS-0781) Albuquerque, NM 87185-0781 505-844-4102 rtspark@sandia.gov. Rescue Support at the World Trade Center Ground Zero. Background

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Rescue Support at the World Trade Center Ground Zero

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  1. Rescue Support atthe World Trade Center Ground ZeroRichard T. SparksSecurity Engineering Department 5861Sandia National Laboratories (MS-0781)Albuquerque, NM 87185-0781505-844-4102rtspark@sandia.gov

  2. Rescue Support atthe World Trade Center Ground Zero • Background • National Institute of Justice (NIJ) funded • David Boyd, Director, Office of Science and Technology • Department of Energy (DOE) support • Air transportation • 22 days at ground zero beginning September 15th • K-9 Cameras supported 6 dog teams 24 / 7 • SNL and FEMA pictures / information • Richard Sparks, SNL 5861 • Mary Green, SNL 5861 • Michael Rieger, FEMA

  3. World Trade Center Ground ZeroK-9 Cam Equipment • Dog Collar (~20 ounces total) • Cameras with audio capability • 1/3” format B&W, 4.7mm lens (70 deg FOV), low light (.05 lux) • 3/4” x 1” x 1”, 2 ounces • RF Transceivers • Low power, no license required • 3/8” x 2” x 3”, 2 ounces, 1000’ range • Rechargeable Batteries • Collar: 8AA, 8 hr design life, <1 lb • Some ran 2 plus shifts (20 to 24 hrs) • Recorder • 8mm, 4 channel, 5-7/8” x 5-1/8” x 1-3/4” • Monitors / Receivers • Neck worn for handler • 2.5” TFT color screen, <2 lbs w batteries • Briefcase for “supervisor”

  4. Rescue Support atthe World Trade Center Ground Zero • Lessons Learned • Record / Playback • 900 MHz vs 2.4 GHz • Cell phone traffic interference a 900 MHz • Quick release collar • Velcro release if caught on debris • Tailored to dog size • Camera location • Very positive dog / handler team reactions • Other Techniques / Enhancements • Poles and Ropes, Robots • Temperature / Time stamp / Hazardous Gas • Color / IR Comm / Repeaters

  5. NIJ Asked Sandia to provide helpfor Search and Rescue Teams

  6. K-9 Collar CameraDeveloped for WTC Search

  7. Handler With Neck Worn Monitor

  8. K-9 System Used at the WTC

  9. Typical Search

  10. Area Searched by K-9 with Camera

  11. Area that K-9 with camera searched.(Video was recorded on this search.)

  12. Vet Checks K-9 After 12 Hour Shift

  13. We Will Never Forget!

  14. On Display • Still pictures on display boards. • K-9 video available for viewing. • Demonstration of equipment used at WTC. • Richard Sparks: • 505-844-4102, rtspark@sandia.gov

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