AGGIES INVENT RAISING THE BAR OCTOBER 24-26 http://www.aeromental.net Haiti, 2010 Texas A&M University chemical explosion, 2006 www.nydailynews.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ West, TX— fertilizing plant blast, 2013 www.nydailynews.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ http://hearthdog.com/ www.nydailynews.com http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ S P I D E R TRATEGIC ORTABLE NTERGRATED YNAMIC NVIRONMENTAL EPORTER Developed by Raising the Bar Team Members Jesse Johns Nuclear Engineering, PhD. Dakotah Karrer Electrical Systems Engineering, Junior Vince Rodriguez Electrical Systems Engineering, Junior Katie Frierson General Engineering, Freshman Elikem Wood Biotechnology, First year M.S. NEED STATEMENT Veterinary Emergency Team Develop a sensing array capable of hazardous biological, chemical, and possible nuclear threats that can be carried by a service animal. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Sense different hazardous materials Alert Handler or Command Base of chemicals encountered Lightweight Does not restrict movement of dog http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2009/08/for_the_right_dog_searchandres.html FEATURES • • • Bluetooth Communication LED Indicators Variety of Applicable Sensors • • • • • Temperature Radiation GPS Gases Buzzer POSSIBLE TARGET MARKET • OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is a federal agency designed to enforce environmental safety and prevent occupational hazards. • OSHA requires companies in industry, shipyards, and construction to test annually for an acceptable level of heavy metals. • SPIDER system can be integrated into existing search and disaster teams. WE THANK OUR SPONSORS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS • C.J. Mabry – Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team • Nuclear Science Center - Scott Miller • Rodney Boehm, Industry Mentor • Jim Wilson • Everyone at the EIC THANK YOU Questions?