Using radar through walls to search for Myanmar earthquake victims

On March 31, information from the Ministry of National Defense said that after arriving at Yangon International Airport on the evening of March 30, the Vietnamese rescue forces participating in supporting the recovery of the consequences of the earthquake in Myanmar traveled by car for nearly 500km to the capital Naypyidaw at more than 3:00 a.m. on March 31.

Immediately after NayPyidaw, Major General Pham Van Ty - Deputy Director of the Rescue - Rescue Department (General Staff) - had a quick exchange with representatives of the Fire Department, the Ministry of Home Affairs of Myanmar, the unit responsible for navigation of the rescue position of the Vietnamese delegation and the Minister of Tourism and Myanmar Hotel.

The two sides agreed on the professional skills, content of methods and methods of organizing search and rescue.

The group quickly stabilized their accommodation, organized local reconnaissance forces, determined and organized the search for the victims. It is expected that the Vietnam People's Army will be divided into 3 teams, coordinating with the Ministry of Public Security's team to go in 3 search directions in the fastest possible spirit.

After discussing, the Vietnam Rescue Force sent 10 officers and soldiers of the Army and Police, including deputy company leaders and captains of search teams to conduct field reconnaissance.

After grasping the specific situation in the area and the number of suspected victims still stuck, the rescue team will continue to send a team of engineers, using a radar tracking system through the wall and search equipment using images and sounds to accurately determine the location of the victim.

The Army Group is also ready to send 30 officers of the Military Medical Forces, establish a small-scale admission and treatment team, and perform first aid methods both internal medicine and surgery to serve the victims, as well as the people in the area.

The working group also presented 30 tons of dry rice to the Myanmar representative, supporting the victims of the earthquake. Immediately after the discussion, the working group moved to the search area, 25km away.

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