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Advanced Transceivers for FirefightersReport presents concept of improved portable radio transceiver for firefighters. Based in part on study of propagation of radio waves in such environments as high-rise buildings, ships, and tunnels. Study takes into account possible health hazard posed by personal tranceivers and needs and wishes expressed by firefighters in interviews. Conceptual radio attaches to clothing to allow hands-free use; voice-actuated with microphone worn at throat. Speaker placed near wearer's shoulder. Flexible antenna placed either horizontally across shoulders, vertically at one shoulder, or on transceiver itself.
Document ID
19860000427
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Blood, B. D.
(REMIC Corp.)
Gandhi, O. P.
(REMIC Corp.)
Radke, R. E.
(REMIC Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
MFS-27040
Accession Number
86B10427
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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