THW
Security Research
from an end users perspective

Basic research is what I am doing
when I don’t know what I am doing.
Wernher von Braun

Governmental Objectives for Security Research
1. Improve use of security research by security authorities.
2. Increase in “repatriation quota” of research funds
by German enterprises.
3. Improve networking between governmental authorities and
research institutes.

Arguments for a THW Involvement in Security Research
 Promotion of research as clearly articulated will of the Federal
Government (coalition agreement) and the EU (7th & 8th Research
Framework Program).
 Involvement of THW as an end user to influence research results.
 Support of THW through:
- Transfer of know-how to THW
- Funding of facilities, equipment and exercises
 Promoting the external image of a modern emergency service.

Example 1:
Requirement Analysis & Applied Damage Scenarios

Example 2:
SOP-Based Information System
THW Working Method Drafts (Work in Progress)
Working Method of Israeli Home Front Command
Source: THW field test, “Lanouville”, 24 October 2009
Source: „Turning Point 3“ exercise, Israel, 03 June 2009

Example 3:
Reconnaissance Robotics
Constructive Implementation  installation space
 weight
 space utilization
 complexity
 manufacturability
 …
 roadworthiness
 maneuverability
 all-terrain capability
 …
Component Testing
Actuators
 capability
 reliability
 …
Sensors  mobility (traction)
 stability
 …
Electronics

Example 4:
Radar-Based Localization of People
 Radar-based on-site localization of
people trapped or buried under rubble,
irrespective of their physical or mental
condition
 Three-dimensional pictures of position of
Cologne City Archives, 2009, IMTEK
people trapped or buried under heaps of
rubble
 Radar-based monitoring of physical
condition by registering parameters,
such as pulse rate and respiration

Example 5:
Monitoring & Securing of Components

Research-Related Networking
national:
 GESA
 Fraunhofer innovation cluster
 VDI innovation platforms
 Katnet (disaster networks)
 FRP & CIP portal Northrhine-Westphalia (ZENIT)
international:
 ISCRAM
subject-related:
 Metropolitan security
 Container safety & security
 Airport security

Future Security Research topics for THW 1
 protection of critical infrastructure
 climate change: power supply
 operating in an NBC environment
 localization and rescue in mud and water
 recovery technology –
Sensor systems used in debris and analysis of debris

Future Security Research topics for THW 2
 collapse of buildings –
securing buildings, reconnaissance
 control / management of relief operations
 Prototyping
 treatment and transport of drinking water
 Psychosocial Emergency Care
 Environmental protection / control of oil spills

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