Bluefly®, A Parsons Solution
Revolutionizing Search and Rescue
Overview
This project involved designing and building a user interface for a drone mountable search and rescue product, so that Bluetooth / Wi-Fi detection software could aid rescue missions.
Problem
The primary challenge was designing and creating a user interface that would integrate into the Android Team Awareness Kit (CIV) platform and support operations of the drone mountable unit.
Key constraints included:
- Android Native UI
- Integrated into ATAK (CIV)
- Realtime Bluetooth LE / Wi-Fi detection and GPS mapping
Goals
The project aimed to:
- Provide search and rescue teams with a means of detecting Bluetooth / Wi-Fi devices in remote areas
- Develop an algorithm for rendering GPS supported heatmap overlay for realtime detections
- Be accessible on an Android mobile device running ATAK (CIV)
Success was measured by:
- Field testing
- Review of collected detection data
- Regular meetings with stakeholders
My Role
I worked as Senior Frontend Developer for QRC, a Parsons Company, responsible for:
- Designining, prototyping, and developing the user interface
- Integrating Bluefly® functionality into ATAK (CIV)
- Communicating with stakeholders
Results
The project sucessfully met the requirements and needs of both QRC and Parsons and has been embraced by the search and rescue community.
Links
- Product Page
- Parson’s Statement on Use of Bluefly® Technology During the Search for Nancy Guthrie
- New York Post Article
- ABC15 News Article
- KVOA News Tucson Article
- Police1 Article