Vital Alert develops autonomous vehicle navigation for underground parking

Vital Alert develops autonomous vehicle navigation for underground parking

Vital Alert, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Waldo Technologies, has developed a positioning and navigation system for autonomous vehicle underground parking.

The system uses VLF (very low frequency) signal beacons and a miniaturized vehicle receiver to navigate a driverless vehicle within radio-frequency-denied environments such as tunnels and multi-story underground parking garages. The system provides position accuracy of less than 7 inches, and is not affected by objects such as other vehicles.

See the video. https://youtu.be/FJQVCsfT9C0

Rebuilding Their Future Foundation

Vital Alert provides Intrinsically Safe through-the-earth communication system for coal mine refuge chambers.

This system was installed and tested in the Blacksville West Virginia coal mine in June 2019.

It provides high-quality voice communication between an underground refuge chamber and surface personnel.

NIOSH Underground Noise measurement study

Vital Alert completes its four-year study for the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to measure and report underground background noise.

This Vital Alert study will be used by various U.S. agencies to better understand underground background noise at various frequencies in the radio spectrum.

Federal Resources Open House

December 12, 2018

Vital Alert demonstrated and exhibited its through-the-earth radio terminals at the Federal Resources Open House held in Warren, Michigan on December 12, 2018.

Federal Resources is a provider of equipment to the U.S. military and government first responders.

This Open House was selected exhibition of technologies relating to subterranean intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and was attended by participants of the Community of Practice for Subterranean and dense urban environment (DUE) materiel solutions.

Toyota ITS Phase 3 Intelligent Transportation System

On November 26, 2018, Vital Alert demonstrated its vehicle and pedestrian positioning system for dense urban environments in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan for Toyota ITS (Intelligent Transportation System).

The system uses very low frequency signals to accurately determine the location position of objects in urban traffic intersections including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.

The system is intended for dense urban environments where GPS signals are unavailable or inaccurate.

The demonstration validated the <0.4 meter accuracy objective. GPS position accuracy showed a mean error of >30 meters at the same intersection.

The Tokyo demonstration intersection is typical of many in Tokyo and in other large cities.

Thunderstorm 18-2

August 13-17, 2018

Vital Alert validated at U.S. Army Thunderstorm exercise in metropolitan New York City and Fort Hamilton.

Vital Alert participated in Thunderstorm 18-2 on August 13-17 to validate our capabilities in subterranean communication.

Our CommPac 3 kg radio used for this exercise was transported below ground and deployed to provide a through-the-earth communication range of 100 meters.

This validation demonstrated high voice quality, direct through-the-earth communications from a subterranean Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET). The subterranean network was provided by Persistent Systems MPU5 radios.

This demonstration was carried out approximately 250 feet below central Manhattan where new subway lines are being constructed

Through-the-earth voice interconnectivity with Persistent Systems was also demonstrated in the NY World Trade Center Tower 3 in the subterranean levels and on floors 70-80. Very low frequency direct voice communication from the top to the bottom of a tall building was demonstrated.

For more info, please visit,

https://govtribe.com/opportunity/federal-contract-opportunity/thunderstorm-technology-demonstration-and-experimentation-18-2-dense-urban-and-subterranean-challenges-rrto182rfi01

Vital Alert Announces Strategic Relationship with Federal Resources

The partnership will support the technology leader’s CommPac Radio that addresses communications in complex subterranean environments

Vital Alert (VA), global leader in the utilization of Very Low Frequency (VLF) and magnetic induction technologies, recently announced the establishment of a strategic relationship with Federal Resources (FR) for the distribution of their CommPac Radio terminal. VA’s CommPac provides infrastructure-free communications connectivity Through The Earth (TTE) / Through Barriers without the use of repeaters or wires as well as enables communications utilizing magnetic coupling to existing wires or electrical conductors.

VA has spent the last decade refining, configuring and productizing the CommPac terminal through participation in multiple user demonstrations and exercises; ultimately, improving the product to address difficulties faced while communicating in subterranean or Radio Frequency (RF) denied environments encountered by the military, public safety personnel, first responders and in industrial applications. The CommPac is compatible with existing radio technology utilized in these environments to provide seamless network connectivity ensuring primary and redundant communication capabilities.

FR is a worldwide, leading provider of quality solutions for warfighters and first responders with extensive presence and reach into market areas and existing customers where the CommPac Radio capability is critically applicable and needed. FR has paved the way in the service contract and manufacturing industry.

Michael Homer, CEO of VA, stated, “Leveraging FR’s reputation and distribution reach will expedite familiarizing military and first responders to the unique technical capability of our CommPac Radio and demonstrate how they can immediately employ this equipment to support operations in subterranean environments where traditional radio technology simply cannot function.”

“We are looking forward to sharing this lifesaving technology with our customers,” said Sid Sidebotham, Federal Resources’ Senior Vice President, MRO Market,. “The CommPac radio works in synergy with FR’s product offerings for the subterranean environment and will assist to ensure mission-sensitive information reaches the surface along with increasing a mission’s rate of success.”

About Vital Alert Technologies Inc.
Vital Alert is a technology company that provides solutions using VLF technology and builds innovative products that provide emergency and day-to-day data and voice communications in RF denied areas, including some of the most difficult communication environments in the world including mines, tunnels, sewers, subways, buildings and search and rescue events.
Vital Alert Technologies Inc. is located in Independence, Ohio.

For more information, visit www.vitalalert.com

About Federal Resources
Founded in 1986, Federal Resources is a leading provider of quality products and mission-critical solutions that support the U.S. Military, Federal Government, State/Local Responders, and International Markets. Specializing in comprehensive life-cycle sustainment solutions; procurement and acquisition; technical services and asset management; and training expertise, the organization is dedicated to serving its diverse range of well-established and emerging market segments. Federal Resources strives to fulfill and expand upon its mission to ensure end-users are equipped with the most innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products and technologies available on the market.

For more information, visit www.federalresources.com.

http://www.einpresswire.com/article/430848578/vital-alert-communication-announces-strategic-relationship-with-federal-resources

 

In a Second Korean War, U.S. Troops Will Fight Underground

U.S. Army war planners and weapons developers have been increasing efforts to fast-track networking technologies for soldiers operating underground in tunnel complexes and in dense urban environments.

At Vital Alert, we have developed the necessary tools for military and emergency personnel to be able to communicate in almost any environment below ground. The CanaryCommPac is an extremely portable communication terminal that allows service persons to send voice, text and data through rock, soil and concrete for up to 300m below the ground. It can easily be coupled with existing radio devices and is easy to carry and place in different locations.

For more information on our products and services, please review products page or contact us directly

Full article below:

In a Second Korean War, U.S. Troops Will Fight Underground

Vital Alert and Toyota-ITC Research Positioning for Smart Cars and Cities

Vital Alert is excited to announce the second agreement with Toyota – ITC for the development of positioning technology in smart cities to support the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. As part of our first agreement, we proved that Very Low Frequency (VLF) technology is able to provide positioning data in urban environments. This follow on agreement will take the technology to the next level by improving the accuracy and positioning. 

This agreement is another validation Vital Alert is a world leader in Very Low Frequency technology, enabling smart cities, autonomous vehicles and through-the-earth communications.

Please see link for entire press release: http://www.einpresswire.com/article/394786228/vital-alert-and-toyota-itc-research-positioning-for-smart-cars-and-cities

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Vital Alert Attends NITEC 2017

Vital Alert is excited to be attending NITEC 2017in Ottawa from April 24-26. The conference focuses on sharpening NATO’s technological edge: Adaptive Partnerships and the Innovative Power of Alliance Industry. Vital Alert is here to learn to how work with NATO for defence and security with our innovative non-RF communication technology. We are excited to be sharing our ideas and collaborating with the best in the industry.

Be sure to check out their website at: http://www.nitec.nato.int/index.html

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