UC02.1: Indoor Drone Exploration (Firefighters)

Version 3.1 by Tjalling Haije on 2025/07/07 11:22

Objective	OB01: Increase effectiveness through exploration, sensing and communication means
TDP	TDP1, TDP2, TDP4, TDP5
IDP	IDP1
Actors	Drone Operator, Analyst, Squad Leader, Firefighters
Pre-Condition	Fire scene is active; indoor conditions are high-risk.
Post-Condition	Thermal map and victim locations shared; entry plan finalized.

Deployment and Setup
a. Squad leader flags interior as unsafe for direct entry.
b. Drone team sets up drone system at staging area.
c. Analyst configures live thermal feed and map overlay.
Exploration and Navigation
a. Drone enters building autonomously, avoiding flames and collapse zones.
b. Thermal imaging detects hotspots, structural issues, and movement.
c. Real-time feed transmitted to analyst at command truck.
Victim Detection and Manual Control
a. Analyst monitors heat signatures and marks possible victims.
b. Operator switches to manual mode for closer inspection.
c. Victim locations are confirmed and tagged.
Team Coordination and Decision Support
a. Analyst updates thermal map and sends it to squad leader.
b. Squad leader revises plan and briefs entry team.
c. Firefighters enter with better spatial and thermal awareness.

Claims (title)	Function	Effect(s)	Action Sequence Step(s)
CL1 Heightened SA before entry	Thermal imaging, C3I feed	Supports safe tactical planning	2b, 3a, 4a
CL2 Heightened Safety for responders	Hazard mapping, Analyst input	Avoids flame zones and structural risks	2a, 3b, 4b
CL3 Faster structure assessment	Autonomous navigation, Heat detection	Enables quicker entry decisions	2a, 2b, 3a