First RespondersSolutions from

Tekes Safety and Security Programme

User need Improve preparedness and response for accidents in

critical networks (road, electricity, gas, water)Solution A multi-criteria decision making process for total risk

assessment in which spatio-statistical analysis are used to predict an incident, impact models to analyze consequences and spatial data mining and modeling to analyze vulnerability of the network

Benefits Flexible ”white box” method enables analyzing and

visualizing of risks in unpredictable circumstances of crisis management where complete and high quality datasets are not available

Users Security actors such as fire, rescue and other civilian

crisis management Military

Interactive Spatial Methods for Risk Analysis

www.aalto.fi

Real Time Situation Model for Indoor Missions

Need To create situational model for any indoor location in

real timeApproach An integrated system making use of a wireless

sensor network deployed by a robot and supported by wearable sensors carried by the mission team

Benefits Provides a site independent, accurate model Adapts to any indoor space Economic through reusability of the system Robot assistance helps to manage mission risksUsers Rescue teams, fire fighters, defence forces

www.aalto.fi, www.uwasa.fi, www.vtt.fiwww.mil.fi/en (National Defence University)

Firefighting is Dangerous – Sensors Can Save Lives

User Need When a rescue team member is down, every second

counts Rescue team leader needs to guide others to the

injured team memberSolution Our solution provides combined indoor positioning and

immobility detection for firefightersBenefits The solution is robust, affordable, accurate (2m), easy

to use and maintainCompetition Competing solutions are expensive, require pre-

installations and extra device

www.tut.fi, www.muratamems.fi/en, www.cassidian.com

Watch the video athttp://www.keytouch.info/features/videos_and_podcasts/?itemid=134Real-time demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItA8Tj09Wzk

Next Generation TETRA Base StationNeed Needs of public safety and utility organizations to flexibly connect

base stations of their dedicated secure TETRA radio communications networks

Solution Full IP TETRA base station, TDM and IP interfaces TETRA2 TEDS capable radio for wideband data Benefits Meets governments high security requirements Versatile redundancy options for mission critical use Support for mobile high speed data applicationsCompetition Maintains the competitiveness of Cassidian Finland in the global

TETRA infrastructure marketUsers Future-proofs major European nationwide public safety networks:

BOSNET, VIRVE, RAKEL, EDR etc Regional TETRA networks in Europe and elsewhere

www.cassidian.com

User need Faster methods for detecting suspicious subjects,

forensic marks and contaminated areas Solution Handheld hyperspectral imaging device No competitive devices on the marketBenefits Shorter inspection time More solved crimes with lower material cost Faster reveal of importing illicite subjects and

planning of terroristic attacs More precise and faster definition of contaminated

areas Users Crime scene investigators, border guards, customs

officials, other defense, security and police forces

Handheld Hyperspectral Imaging for Forensic Imaging

www.jyu.fi

CBRNE Safety & Response for Environmental Threats

User need The field of CBRNE is scattered by manufactures, products

and threats Solution CBRN Finland provides complete turn-key CBRNE safety and

response solutions for various end-users needs in for varying security situation

Benefits Customer gets cost-effective modular structure from the one-

door principleCompetitors In the field of CBRN is only couple turnkey solutions

providers(Thales)Users Military, first responders, health care providers, authorities,

critical infra operators, industry

www.cbrnfinland.fi

User need Co-operation between the authorities is challenging due to

differences in equipment and operations mode Nationally, the knowledge of the CBRNE-process varies, and is

not shared enough with authoritiesSolution Comprehensive web-based eLearning and virtual training

environment for all authorities and national recommendations of CBRNE process

Benefits The project will create national recommendations to CBRNE

process (Equipment, systems and services) Shared models of operations, improvement of co-operation

between various authorities In advance planned practices and educations saves money, time

and resourcesUsers All first responders at the CBRNE- operations, Hospitals,

Defence Forces and CBRNE industry

www.decovy.fi

Virtual CBRNE training field

Oil Spill Detection

User need Detect oil spills from look-alikes i.e. seaweed floats Have accurate and in-time information about the spills to

enhance the efficiency and usage of the recovery gearSolution OSDS Sensor Unit houses a radar and two radiometers. The

mechanics has an active wave compensationBenefits The OSDS’s radiometers detect the missing capillary waves

from the water surface caused by the oil film on water Oil density and temperature can be measured and thus the

risk of oil spill expansion can be determinedUsers Naval guards, sea rescue authorities, Navy, research vessels Power plants, oil companies, harbor and shipping operators

and environmental authorities, responsible for supervising the water bodies

Sea water emits thermal radiation on microwaves. This radiation is detected by the radiometers of the Sensor Unit. Oil on water modifies this radiation depending on the thickness of the oil film. OSDS uses this effect to estimate the oil film thickness.

www.enviprobe.fi

Portable Hazardous Fumicants Analyser

User need Fumication is needed to prevent foreign organisms and

animals to be transported within containers from country to another

Solution Ion mobility spectrometer with a photo ionization

detector combined with a gas chromatographic column for pre-selection of the threat gases of interest

Benefits Quick and reliable way to detect possible threat without

opening the container Very sensitive: Identifies approximately 20 common

fumigant materials simultaneouslyUsers Freight companies, safety personnel, etc.

Fumication is needed to prevent foreign organisms and animals to be transported within containers from country to another.

www.environics.fi

Easy Field-Grade Visual Communication

User need Easy to deploy and use visual communication solution

for emergency situations, e.g. traffic accidentsSolution Eubicom MIB, a remote controlled, easy to move and

centrally managed digital signage and visual communication solution

Benefits Automated, remote controlled Simple and centralized PC-based managementUsers Rescue, safety and security (fire departments, police,

defense force), hospitals Hotels, airports, industrial plants, shopping centers and

service providers

With AC and battery powered LED display boards and centralized management , Eubicom MIB enables versatile digital signage deployment.

www.eubicom.eu

Solid State Neutron Detectors

Need Replacement for materials (He3) that are unavailable Enhanced real time safeguards for the global

community of radiation hazard workersApproach 3n3TM is a semi-conductor detection system based on

the use of a detector material bonded to a detection circuit – Silicon substrate

Benefits Reliable and enhanced measurement of neutron

radiation “Plug and Play” solutions for current technology, easy

replacement of old products Fills He3 technology gap in neutron instrumentsUsers Consumers in health, defence, homeland security and

nuclear markets

www.finphys.fi

Disaster Management

User need Comprehensive real-time disaster alerting, awareness

and warning systemSolution Merges raw data from number of different sources Analyses raw data to produce tailored and added value

services for end-usersBenefits Offers real-time information for decision makers during

disaster Makes evacuation, rescue and recovery work saferUsers Rescue services and other authorities, commercial

enterprises, i.e. as chemical factories, power plants, citizens

The visualization of the analyses and information of the diaster makes it easier and faster to gain full comprehension of the situation.

www.fmi.fi

Accident and Disaster Preparedness

User need Better preparedness for accidents and disasters through

location-specific risk assessment and evaluationSolution Spatial risk management solution Risk and response area computationBenefits Visualizes the risks on a map Helps model and improve risk preparednessUsers Civil defense: Police, rescue and security services Utilities: Electricity, water, gas

RiskGIS models accident risks by using location and time

www.riskgis.fi

RiskGIS is a registered trademarkof InPlace Solutions Ltd

Day Time: 6 AM to 6 PM

Night Time: 6 PM to 6 AM

User need To provide quick and appropriate response to any

emergency situationSolution Enables operation between authorities on all levels

and provides excellent tools for responding in an optimal manner

Benefits Cost-efficiency - resources utilized optimally Support for decision-making Users Public safety and security officials (police,

firefighters, rescue and emergency services etc.)

Co-operation in Public Safety

www.insta.fi

Speeding Wireless Situation Awareness andRescue Actions

Need Reliable information through richer media

resources to help in day-to-day-missions Improved way of sharing significant information

between control rooms and operators in the fieldSolution Automated, intelligent surveillance and rescue

framework adapted to the mobile environment Advanced video analysis and abnormal-situation

detection in mobile and unpredictable contexts Benefits Customised algorithms provide the most

comprehensive picture and automated decision support for more faster and effective control and acting in unpredictable situations

Users Law enforcement, Fire & Rescue, Customs,

Boarder Guard, Civil Defence

www.itea2-spy.org/

Security Operators Cooperation

User need Advanced security operator cooperation calls for

single point of management of various telecom and sensor networks

Solution A tactical distributed network management system

meets the requirement.Benefits Automated network management streamlines

processes supporting operational efficiency The solution is standards based, easy to

implement and OS independent The system is sustainable as it allows connection

of new networks and sensors Users Civil security operators

2011

Titan NMS supports both military and civilian standards (e.g. Eurocom and IP Ethernet).

www.itea2.org/

A Standard Method to Connect ICT Equipment in Emergency Vehicles

User need Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR)

has a lot different vehicles with increasingly ICT facilities (most stand-alone) and tighten budgets

Less-fragmented market for ICT suppliersSolution PPDR vehicles’ ICT systems should be divided

into layers having standardized interfacesBenefits Open standards, especially SMEs coming to

the business: new products, degreased prizes Improve interoperability and availability of new

PPDR ICT servicesUsers PPDR, ICT HW & SW suppliers, car industry

http://mobi.laurea.fi

User need Mobile data applications are needed to improve mobile field

operations and situational awarenessSolution Automatic Vehicle Location Query services to enable access to databases Image Messaging for more informative and accurate messages Task Management delivers exact task details to field usersBenefits Real-time situational awareness Saves time and improves safety of workers Better leading practices and new tools Integrated applications: customers select the applications that

they need Browser based: can be deployed anywhere with lower costsUsers Public safety: police, fire & rescue etc. Users of dedicated networks with need for professional

applications: transport, utilities etc.

Mobile Applications for Field Operations and Situational Awareness

www.portalify.com

Critical Minutes For Emergency Vehicles

User need Access to GPS signal even in challenging indoor

environments like parking garages, tunnels, vessels, public transport stations

Solution Provides instant GPS service indoors GPS indoor coverage area of 2-50 meters in diameter

from the repeaterBenefits Cold start navigation gaps will be avoided GPS receiver locked to satellites at all timesUsers Underground parking areas and logistics terminals,

emergency- and safety vehicles underground /-roof areas, stores, trade shows, public transportation stations, ferries, safety area trespassing, etc.

The GPS receiver can then ‘see’ the satellites indoors. The use of reradiated signals mean that the GPS receiver is tracking the current GPS status.

www.gps-repeating.com

Compact and Durable Work Light

User need Durable and powerful work lighting in harsh conditionsSolution Cost effective light that meets the needs of the

professional users: low power consumption, durable and waterproof casing and high intensity light beam

Benefits Robust, waterproof and durable, bright low energy light No electro magnetic interference to any sensitive

equipmentUsers Police cars, ambulances, fire engines and maritime

environments

Fits in most vehicles and different applications due to the small size.

www.sarco.fi

User need Ability to manage rescue teams and coordinate their

operations seamlessly Solution Wireless team communication system using VOX &

video transmission, connected to vehicle intercom system

Benefits Hands-free rescue team communication and open

connection to management at the same timeUsers Coast guard, boat rescue, fire fighting, military sector

Rescue Team Management and Operations Coordination

www.savox.com

Modern Way of Police Work

Need Currently check stops are ineffective and only one thing

can be checked at a time Instead of cutting costs the Police should actually be

making more moneySolution With our Multi Handset all the necessary checks can be

made at one time more offenders caught more income & better traffic security

Easy to use: one push of a button per scan Automatic printing of fines and statisticsBenefits Network, databases & barcodes already exist Increased efficiency Compact device, familiar to users

Scanning the barcode from a driver’s license

www.stopnoise.fi

Sustainable Nuclear Security – a National Detection Architecture

User need Several security agencies are involved in control and

management of nuclear and other radioactive materials, but no common processes have been defined for coordination of joint activities

Same applies to procurement of detection technologySolution Creating a national nuclear security detection architecture and

specifying technical solutions for its implementationBenefits More intensive and coordinated cooperation between the

authorities The collectively defined specifications allow joint procurement

practises which lead to cost savings and higher degree of equipment usage

Users The results will be exploited jointly by state and communal

security and safety authorities

www.stuk.fi

Fast Response to Difficult-to-Detect Radionuclides

User need Monitor difficult-to-detect radioactive species at low

concentration Air monitoring feedback currently more than 24 hours Offer safe working conditions and minimize factory downtimeSolution Demonstration device successfully run for 6 months at

production environment Robust measurement technology combined with analysis

softwareBenefits Cost-effective and user friendly solution Speed of detection, in-field – replaces laboratory analysisUsers Authorities, first responders, metallic alloy manufacturers,

mining industry, nuclear industry

Old-way

On-line monitoring

www.tut.fi, www.stuk.fi

Strategic TrainingNeed Going to the field is no longer the only option for

scenario-based trainingApproach A simulator software package, TETRAsim, for

operational, computer-based TETRA training in classrooms

Benefits TETRAsim facility measures the trainee’s true skill

level Training is reality-based, safe, measurable and

easily controlled by the trainer The trainer sees all events in the network, which

enables a complete control during the trainingUsers TETRA operators and Training centres of

governmental agencies; police, fire brigade, military, border guard, health organisations

www.tetrasim.com

Intelligence Gathering DeviceUser need Most tracking devices for vehicles last only a few days and

the gathered information can be accessed via the internet by any unknown third party

Intelligent operations can last for several months and contains often highly sensitive information

Solution A small high end GPS tracking unit with 256 bit AES

communication encryption and GPS Jamming detection capability with long-lasting rechargeable batteries

Benefits Operational life-time up to one year Encrypted surveillance information Secure real-time downloading over internet Listening and camera devices can be addedUsers Professional law enforcement and intelligence use Homeland security market in Europe and US

www.trevoc.com

Source: Trevoc

Protection Against CBRN Threats

User need Reduce vulnerabilities and improve resilience against

low-frequency, but possibly high-impact chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incidents

Solution Optimal use of available expertise and resources, CBRN

incidents are effectively prevented, or detected timely, responded appropriately and recovered with minimal damage

Benefits Improved understanding of threats, and identification of

cost-effective solutions for enhanced securityUsers CBRN industry, first responders, health care providers,

authorities, critical infra operators

VTT can help in developing new concepts and technological solutions in the CBRN area, e.g. protective suits, air filters, building and collective protection, decontamination and testing methods.

www.vtt.fi

Situation Awareness Through Wearable User Interfaces

User need The leader needs the right information in the right

format at the right moment of time Situation awareness in critical environmentSolution Wearable multimodal system to gather and deliver

informationBenefits System consists of wrist computer equipped with

touch screen display and different sensors Innovative visualizations, Off-the-shelf hardware,

Simpler than existing systems, Cost-effectiveUsers Different armed forces, all branches SAR personnel, firefighters, etc.

Finding the best ubiquitous way of presenting information to an actor in demanding operation environments so that situational awareness is increased.

www.vtt.fi