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CHIMERA · Project

CBRN Threat Detection and Response System for Urban Safety and Crisis Management

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Imagine a smart safety net for cities that can smell or see dangerous chemicals and radiation before people do. It connects different sensors into one easy-to-read map, like a weather app but for toxic threats. This helps emergency teams know exactly where the danger is and where it's safe to go without guessing.

By the numbers
6
sensor nodes developed
12
consortium partners
7
countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

First responders lack reliable, real-time visual tools to identify CBRN threats and set safety zones in complex urban areas. Existing detection tools are often fragmented and do not share a unified data format.

The solution

What was built

A Command&Control front-end application for safety zone mapping, six multipurpose heterogeneous sensor nodes, and a unified data workflow for off-the-shelf detectors.

Audience

Who needs this

Emergency response agenciesCBRN detector manufacturersCrisis management centersUrban security consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Public Safety & Emergency Services
enterprise
Target: Municipal Emergency Response Agency

If you are a municipal agency dealing with unpredictable urban chemical leaks — this project developed a Command&Control application that provides a visual tool for setting safety zones. This allows first responders to make critical decisions under life-threatening conditions.

Security Hardware
SME
Target: CBRN Sensor Manufacturer

If you are a hardware company dealing with fragmented data formats — this project developed a unified data format and workflow. This allows your off-the-shelf detection instruments to connect directly to the CHIMERA system.

Urban Planning & Infrastructure
mid-size
Target: Smart City Technology Provider

If you are a tech provider dealing with complex 3D city layouts — this project developed real-time dispersion modelling software. This helps predict how hazardous agents move through urban environments to protect citizens.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for the CHIMERA system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures are not mentioned.

Can this be deployed at an industrial scale?

The project aims to introduce innovative technologies to the market and create a commercial-ready database, suggesting a goal for industrial scalability.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing agreements are not detailed, though the system features an open design for interoperability.

How does the system integrate with existing hardware?

It uses a unified data format and multipurpose heterogeneous sensor nodes to connect commercially available off-the-shelf detectors.

What is the timeline for market availability?

The project period runs from 2023-09-01 to 2026-08-31, indicating the development phase is currently active.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, consisting of 12 partners across 7 countries. With a 25% industry ratio (3 industrial partners) and 4 SMEs, there is a strong focus on market entry. The mix of 5 research entities and 2 universities ensures the technical depth needed for the data fusion and dispersion modelling components.

How to reach the team

Contact ITTI SP ZOO in Poland

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the CBRN sensor node architecture.