New Delhi: DRDO–developed ‘Wearable Physiological Monitoring System (WPMS)’ is capable of wireless transmission of vital physiological parameters of soldiers for triaging applications in field operations where clear line of sight is possible. This system was developed as a technology demonstration that can work with range of 60m clear line of sight that is commonalty employed in open areas and usual combat scenarios. This system will be inducted after field trials with the Indian Army.
One new customized system for avalanche-specific use is in the development stage which can detect the location of soldiers trapped by avalanche snow and also health status of soldier to prioritize the search operations effectively.
This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri S.R. Vijaya kumar and others in Lok Sabha today.
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