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POINTER Field Tests with Virginia First Responders

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The Science and Technology Directorate and partners at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory field-tested the groundbreaking Precision Outdoor and Indoor Navigation and Tracking for Emergency Responders (POINTER) technology with Fairfax County, VA first responders in September 2021. Feedback from the responders at every step of the R&D process is critical and will help ensure the technology meets their operational needs. (DHS Video by Science & Technology Directorate/Released)