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  • Emergency response technologies
  • Wireless sensing and localization

Background:

  • Rapid victim detection is critical in disaster scenarios.
  • Existing radio devices offer limited victim localization capabilities.
  • Time is a crucial factor in saving lives post-catastrophe.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate WiFi Fine Time Measurement (FTM) and Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) for victim detection.
  • To compare the detection capabilities of WiFi FTM and UWB.
  • To propose an integrated drone-based system for locating buried victims.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing WiFi Fine Time Measurement (FTM) for ranging.
  • Employing Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) for precise localization.
  • Integrating FTM and UWB technologies, potentially on a drone platform.
  • Comparing the detection performance of individual technologies.

Main Results:

  • WiFi FTM and UWB show potential for detecting individuals under rubble.
  • Fusion of FTM and UWB can enhance localization accuracy and speed.
  • Drone integration allows for rapid area coverage.

Conclusions:

  • WiFi FTM and UWB are viable technologies for victim detection in disaster scenarios.
  • A combined FTM and UWB approach, especially on drones, can significantly improve search and rescue operations.
  • The proposed method offers a novel solution for time-critical victim location.