SECURe-MET
The Idea
The Problem
Current Training Is Broken
Emergency responders and industrial operators face systemic gaps in how they train, measure, and document readiness.
Field Exercises Are Costly and Disruptive
Live exercises require significant resources, site shutdowns, and extensive logistical planning. Organizations conduct only a few per year — not enough to meet Seveso III requirements or build lasting readiness.
Simulations Lack Spatial Realism
Generic VR and 2D simulations use fictional maps disconnected from your actual site conditions. Training doesn't translate to real-world performance because the environment isn't realistic.
No Standardized Performance Measurement
Reporting is fragmented or narrative-only. Organizations cannot generate auditable evidence of readiness for regulators, inspectors, or insurers.
Network Dependency in Crisis Scenarios
Current platforms rely entirely on terrestrial networks. When networks fail — exactly the conditions crisis training should simulate — sessions disconnect.
Technical Pipeline
How It Works
From satellite imagery to auditable training reports — an end-to-end service pipeline.
- 01
Data Acquisition
Satellite EO imagery (Copernicus + VHR), UAV photogrammetry, LiDAR scanning, and GNSS/Galileo HAS positioning for sub-20 cm accuracy.
- 02
Digital Twin Generation
EO processing, 3D reconstruction from UAV/LiDAR data, and integration into a single georeferenced spatial model.
- 03
XR Environment
Import into Unity/Unreal for multi-user VR/AR/MR training with customisable incident scenarios and real-time telemetry.
- 04
Performance Analysis
Automated After Action Review with KPI dashboards — reaction time, SOP compliance, resource utilisation, visual attention analysis.
- 05
Resilient Connectivity
SatCom backhaul ensures uninterrupted sessions when terrestrial networks fail. Hybrid model: local primary, satellite fallback.
Key Differentiators
Why SECURe-MET Is Different
- First XR solution in the EU integrating EO + Galileo + SatCom
- Automated KPI-based After Action Review with auditable reporting
- Digital twins enable repeatable, certifiable exercises without shutting down operations
- Aligned with Seveso III, EU Civil Protection Directive, and ESA digital innovation initiatives
| Aspect | Current Solutions | SECURe-MET |
|---|---|---|
| Environment Realism | Fictional maps or generic VR | Real satellite data + EO integration, automatically updated |
| Positioning Accuracy | GPS (3–5 m) or no tracking | Galileo HAS (<20 cm) for precise resource tracking |
| Resilience | Limited to local networks | Hybrid SatCom fallback for continuity in outages |
| Inter-agency Integration | Fragmented systems | Shared XR platform for joint training |
| Performance Measurement | Descriptive reports only | Automated KPI dashboards (reaction time, SOP compliance) |
| Cost & Accessibility | High costs, limited sessions | SaaS model, frequent exercises in VR/AR/desktop |
| Space Asset Integration | None | First EU solution: EO + GNSS + SatCom in one platform |
Space Assets Leveraged
Earth Observation
Copernicus & VHR satellite imagery for terrain and building reconstruction.
- Freely available, regularly updated imagery
- Consistent spatial representation across sites
- Cost-effective alternative to ground surveying
GNSS / Galileo HAS
Sub-20 cm positioning for UAV flights, ground control, and exercise tracking.
- Precise georeferencing of 3D models
- Objective tracking of resources and personnel
- Fast, scalable geospatial data acquisition
Satellite Communications
Resilient backhaul ensuring sessions continue during terrestrial outages.
- Critical for crisis simulation in remote areas
- Real-time data sync across distributed participants
- Hybrid connectivity: local primary, satellite fallback