Our work was predominately developed due to our research into dangerous conditions and testimony from experienced firefighters. We found convincing evidence from multiple countries that there was an existence of issues that our product could help to prevent, including in many cases, the loss of life. 

We completed a detailed analysis of product development from existing technology to start-up ventures such as ourselves working in the market space. This lead to a decent understanding of the targeted markets. We used a T.O.W.S. analysis to outline the various problems, opportunities, and strengths. We confirmed that there is definitively an open space for our product in the current market.  

Based on our research and evaluation of the market space and advantages of our product we concluded that it was worthwhile continuing development of our product. The fire department has agreed to consider our proposal to trial our product. Our current prototype proves that such a device is feasible. The next step is making it a consumer-ready product.

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We decided to create an all in one sensor that could be used to keep yourself from walking into a wasteland that would likely kill you. However, as New Zealand would probably be largely unaffected due to low military/strategic value and its remoteness to the rest of the world, for us to develop such a product we would need to target industries who go into dangerous environments as part of their work. This allows us to develop sensors for the specific purpose they are needed for which would be done following the agile design structure for maximum efficiency and productivity. Our work was predominately developed due to our research into dangerous conditions and testimony from experienced firefighters. We found convincing evidence from multiple countries that there was an existence of issues that our product could help to prevent, including in many cases, the loss of life. We completed a detailed analysis of product development from existing technology to start-up ventures such as ourselves working in the market space. This lead to a decent understanding of the targeted markets. We used a T.O.W.S. analysis to outline the various problems, opportunities, and strengths. We confirmed that there is definitively an open space for our product in the current market.  

Based on our research and evaluation of the market space and advantages of our product we concluded that it was worthwhile continuing development of our product. The fire department have agreed to consider our proposal to trial our product. Our current prototype proves that such a device is feasible. The next step is making it a consumer ready product. 

Links: 
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/…
http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationn…
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/1…

Special Thanks to:
Senior Station Officer - Steven Callagher 

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