Citrus College

The Tardigrade Defense System is an autonomous wildfire protection solution designed to defend homes and critical infrastructure from advancing wildfires by slowing fire progression and increasing the time available for evacuation and emergency response.

The system integrates real-time environmental monitoring, satellite fire detection, and intelligent automation through a network of sensors, APIs, and wireless communications. Multiple sensors monitor for nearby wildfire activity.

The Tardigrade Defense system employs multiple indicators to confirm an approaching threat, strategically positions 360-degree water cannons that automatically activate to saturate selected areas, and applies an environmentally safe, USDA-certified fire retardant.

The revolutionary firefighting system combines advanced detection, intelligent decision-making, and targeted fire suppression. The system reduces structural damage, improves firefighter response opportunities, and increases the likelihood that homes survive increasingly destructive wildfire events.

Faculty Lead:
Tommy Reyes

Students:
Dominic Zavala, Sevren Roberge, Michael Rodriguez, Nicolas Salazar, Angelina Villa, Bella Alspaugh, Adriel Arraiga, Sayri Nahui, Shelby Howard

Collaborating Partner:
NASA, Glendora Fire Department

Aligned LA County Sustainability Plan Goals:
Goal 3: Equitable and sustainable land use and development without displacement.

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