Science Nation: New Sensor System Tracks Firefighters Where GPS Fails

Computer diagram with icons representing two people. The previous paths of the people are also shown. Caption: A firefighter outfitted with a sensor

Firefighters risk their lives every time they run into a burning building. But, new technology may soon be watching their backs, no matter how far they venture into the flames and smoke. With support from the National Science Foundation, TRX systems is developing a new sensor system that can track firefighters where GPS units often fail.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Science Nation: New Sensor System Tracks Firefighters Where GPS Fails

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