Launch of Thesia Indoor Tracking System

There has been a lot of discussion lately around non-GPS tracking, or indoor tracking across three axes, x, y & z. This specifically relates to being able to locate a person inside a building or structure that has no access to a GPS signal, and locating that person to within a 1 metre to 2 metre accuracy, on any floor in the building.

Various solutions have been developed over the last few years, some needing integrated building maps, some needing a series of beacons around the incident ground, some relying on the presence of Wi Fi routers, but none has really achieved the “Holy Grail” for the First Responder community, which is an independent, body worn COTS solution that accurately delivers real-time location information that can be reliably acted upon to ensure safe extraction of a person in trouble. This is Thesia!!

Yes, being able to de-brief with this data after an incident is a great advantage. Using the solution to discreetly and covertly map a building is also a great advantage. But, the real prize is the safety of a fire fighter on a hazardous search & rescue mission or fighting a fire in a dangerous fireground incident. Or for the Commander of a surveillance team or a SWAT team, knowing where every member of his unit is at any time.

Integration of such a solution with a means of delivery of the data is vital. Under normal circumstances a cellular network will provide the connectivity but, in a hazardous environment there may not be a cellular connection available, which is where Sovereign Systems’ IP Mesh network adds huge value to the tracking solution. The Thesia sensor has integrated Wi Fi capability, which can connect directly to Sovereign’s PTT Mesh radio, thus delivering the connectivity required in challenging RF environments.

So, we have tracking to sub-2 metres accuracy in a GPS-denied environment; we have reliable, high-speed connectivity in a cellular-denied environment. Now consider the value we could add with integration of this capability with a sensor-based system that monitors the location, with Thesia but also monitors vital life signs, the presence of toxic gases and so on, and provides a 2-way communication channel to interact with the user and ensure his safety.

Sovereign Systems can deliver this unparalleled capability now. The Holy Grail is attainable!

Come and chat to use about Thesia at MiliPol Paris (Nov 14-17), where you can find us on stand 4D 059, where we will also be demonstrating Hypha mesh radios.

Read about out recent trial in Czech Republic here