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ForeSight: Pioneering visibility in firefighting, even when smoke and dust obscure the way and empowering first responders to navigate disasters, from urban fires to wildland blazes

The ForeSight project is focused on developing a comprehensive suite of advanced sensing and monitoring technologies to enhance last-mile navigation and transportation of emergency personnel, equipment, and relief items in hazardous conditions. The core technologies developed in ForeSight are presented below:

Sensing & Imaging Solutions

  • Long-Wave InfraRed (LWIR) LiDAR operating in the ~9μm spectral region for imaging in low-visibility, fire-related conditions.
  • Flash LiDAR in the visible spectrum, enabling rapid 3D data acquisition.
  • SWIR Coherent LiDAR with an Optical Phase-Locked Loop (OPLL) for improved performance and reliability.
  • Advanced LiDAR Data Fusion for enhanced navigation, featuring sophisticated feature extraction.
  • High-Power Laser-Based LWIR Illuminator and Imaging Sensors that allow responders to see through obstacles like smoke, fog, and dust.
  • Ultra-High Power MWIR Beacons equipped with Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs), enabling team localization and status sharing.
  • Responder Gear and Vehicles Enhanced with integrated ForeSight technologies for real-time support.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Last-Mile Logistics

  • Long-Wave InfraRed (LWIR) LiDAR operating in the ~9μm spectral region for imaging in low-visibility, fire-related conditions.
  • Flash LiDAR in the visible spectrum, enabling rapid 3D data acquisition.
  • SWIR Coherent LiDAR with an Optical Phase-Locked Loop (OPLL) for improved performance and reliability.
  • Advanced LiDAR Data Fusion for enhanced navigation, featuring sophisticated feature extraction.
  • High-Power Laser-Based LWIR Illuminator and Imaging Sensors that allow responders to see through obstacles like smoke, fog, and dust.
  • Ultra-High Power MWIR Beacons equipped with Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs), enabling team localization and status sharing.
  • Responder Gear and Vehicles Enhanced with integrated ForeSight technologies for real-time support.

Command, Control, Coordination & Intelligence (C3I), Incident Management, and Decision Support

  • Enhanced C3I capabilities for real-time command and control.
  • Incident Management System (IMS) equipped with advanced decision support tools to improve situational awareness and response strategies.