Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) is the world leader in the development of Ultra Wideband (UWB) Technology for locating living victims trapped at a disaster site. With cutting-edge products designed to address the most challenging applications, the GSSI name has become synonymous with accuracy, quality and reliability.

The LifeLocator® is internationally accepted as the standard in rescue and recovery when disasters like earthquakes, floods, explosions or similar occurrences result in victims trapped under debris piles, both natural and man-made debris as a result of structural collapses.

Urban search and rescue missions are extremely difficult to perform successfully. Limited resources, harsh weather conditions and severely damaged infrastructure are often obstacles in USAR missions.

The LifeLocator system uses ultra wideband (UWB) radar technology to improve the odds of recovering living victims of earthquakes, building collapses, flash floods, avalanches and other man-made disasters.

The LifeLocator TRx represents the fourth generation LifeLocator system from GSSI and employs new, dual receiver technology to increase survey effectiveness and accuracy.

Whether it is a natural disaster or man-made, LifeLocator® has proven to be an effective tool in detecting life signs like breathing and movement at building collapse locations. Deploy the unit to determine or rule out areas of interest; and the unit is highly mobile, meaning more of a disaster area can be covered in much less time.

Use the LifeLocator for-

• Earthquakes
• Terror Attacks
• Mine Disasters
• Building Collapses
• Tunnel Collapses
• Mudslides or Landslides, with debris

Detection Benefits

• The ability to accurately and non-invasively locate survivors following structural collapse –
  with the ability to “see” through debris, dust and other obstacles
• The detection of motion as slight as shallow breathing, within seconds
• Advanced breathing detection - with breathing rate indicator
• Reliable non-human, non-canine USAR technology that enhances search capabilities

System Benefits

• Dual channel antenna providing enhanced Sensor performance
• Low power requirements
• Continuous environmental noise monitoring to ensure optimal survey results
• Rugged, weather and water resistant components; IP65 Rated
• Wireless operation
• Complies with CE regulations

Survey Benefits

• Wireless and portable system
• Ease of mobility over a site
• Large field of detection
• Unaffected by scent drift or other bio-sensitivities that affect canine detection
• Non-invasive technology; no probes, no cables and no wiring
• Completely safe for humans and animals

System Components

• Sensor
• Three Lithium-Ion batteries
• Battery charger
• Panasonic Toughpad M1 or Toughpad G1 Tablet
• One extended-life Lithium-Ion battery
• AC Power adapter
• Rugged transit case
• User Manual

Specifications

• Motion detection: up to 39 ft (12 m)
• Breathing detection: up to 33 ft (10 m)
• Detection volume: 64,000 cubic ft (1,810 cubic m)/3 minutes
• Wireless range: up to 100 ft (30 m) Wi-Fi
• Sensor unit
• Size: 18x18x8 in (45x45x22 cm)
• Weight: 28 lbs (13 kg)
• Battery life: up to 12 hours; hot-swappable
• Battery type: LiOH
• IP 65 Rated
• Panasonic Toughpad M1
• Size:7.98x5.20x0.71 inches (20.27x13.21x1.80 cm)
• Weight: 1.2 lbs. (0.54 kg)
• Battery operating life: up to 16 hours
• Battery charging time: 4.5 hours off, 5 hours on
• Display: 7” WXGA 1280 x 800 with LED backlighting
• Panasonic Toughpad G1 Tablet
  • Size: 10.6x7.4x0.8 inches (26.92x18.8x2.03 cm)
  • Weight: 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg)
  • Battery operating life: up to 18.5 hours
  • Battery charging time: 3 hours off, 4 hours on
  • Display: 10.1” WUXGA 1920 x 1200 with LED backlighting