A life-saver for beachgoers: preventing shark attacks with autonomous warning systems
With an autonomous warning system in place, local governments can protect beachgoers from shark attacks and keep Australia’s sunny beaches safe.
Men saved from drowning thanks to Spectur Emergency Response Beacons
Two men in their 20s were rescued in November at Dreamtime Beach, in Northern NSW, after a woman activated the Spectur Emergency Response Beacon (ERB) located at the beach.
Keeping communities safe around floodwaters
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Responding to these requires systems that use remote data collection to make informed decisions.
How Bushfire Warning Systems Improve Safety in Rural Communities
The warmer months are here, and with them comes an increased risk of bushfire. Rural and remote communities already have that time-honoured bushfire early warning system in place: that is, farmers, emergency services and neighbours keeping an eye on the horizon for smoke.
The 2 Key Reasons Remote Communication is Invaluable for Intelligent Warning Systems
Between bushfires, tsunamis, shark attacks, cyclones and floods we’ve all seen the devastating human toll of emergencies and extreme weather events. Fortunately, society is better equipped than ever to alert people to danger.
The Benefits of a Rapid Warning System for Smarter and Safer Communities
As sensor and processing technology becomes more advanced, fast wireless connectivity becomes cheaper and ubiquitous and cloud resources become commonplace, the benefits continue to grow for our communities.
