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Safety from Space was established in 2018 by Dr Mark Rice who wanted to design a better and more reliable emergency communications system.
After researching the limitations of existing systems, a new approach based on advanced satellite technologies was proposed. This followed extensive dialogue with the emergency services community in Australia, communities and operators in remote locations around Australia, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and NASA’s SAR Office, the world leader in this type of system.
The system is based on small, low-power radio beacons that can be used stand-alone, integrated as a wearable device, or into vehicle systems. The user activates the beacon in the event of an incident, establishing a connection with an operations centre to determine the nature of the incident. Messages are rapidly forwarded to others with similarly equipped devices to coordinate a response. Other communications channels may also be integrated with the back end system. A cooperative approach with partners will provide multiple sites for testing and validation with end users.
The product is designed to support the needs of the emergency services community in handling critical situations where resilience is paramount. The simplicity and low-cost of the deployed devices make it well suited to volunteer firefighters as well as professionals. The system could be deployed to government workers (e.g. rural health workers), lone workers, individual travellers or remote communities. Use for future Lunar and Moon missions is being explored in partnership with NASA.
Safety from Space is working with a variety of technology companies. They are also seeking new partnerships with organisations that have leading expertise in developing the Human Machine Interface for users and operator, back-end systems for data processing/management and manufacturing of radio beacons.
Safety from Space is working on a safety system for those in locations without guaranteed reliable wireless coverage.
The University of South Australia hosted Pitch@Palace On Tour Adelaide today, as part of the global event giving new entrepreneurs and startups the best connections to develop their ideas and innovations.
Adelaide will welcome The Duke of York to South Australia later this year when he will visit the University of South Australia as part of Pitch@Palace Australia 2.0, an event designed to give new entrepreneurs and start-ups the best connections to develop their ideas and innovations.
Today the University of South Australia has announced the five companies that have been chosen to be part of the State’s first space incubator program, Venture Catalyst Space.
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For all media inquires please contact Georgia Minarelli from the Innovation & Collaboration Centre.
georgia.minarelli@unisa.edu.au
0413 314 726
The Venture Catalyst Space program is Australia's first incubator program for startups in the space sector.
