Demonstration of a mobile laser cutting system for complex rescue operations
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Abstract
In the case of serious accidents, severely injured persons may be trapped inside damaged vehicles and thus must be rescued quickly. Typically, structural parts containing high-strength steels or fiber-reinforced plastics must be cut to generate rescue openings. Hence, mechanical rescue systems like hydraulic shears may reach their performance limits. Therefore, a mobile laser cutting device for rescuers has been developed, being suitable for harsh outdoor conditions and providing optimized robustness, handleability, and weight. A crucial aspect is the requirement of laser safety for all persons involved. Here, the description of the first version of a demonstration system consisting of a mobile laser cutting device for complex rescue operations is presented.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Optical Sensing Technologies
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Affiliations
Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH) 1 , Hollerithallee 8, 30419 Hannover, Germany
SGE Spezialgeräteentwicklung GmbH 2 , Lohmener Str. 11, 01796 Pirna, Germany
City of Dortmund, Fire Department, Institute of Fire Service and Rescue Technology (IFR) 3 , Max-von-der-Grün-Platz 5, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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