Defence and Security Observatory Alliance

UME Support Node

This node of the Defense and Security Observatory of Isdefe's Horizontes Network is articulated through a Chair in the Application of Technologies in Emergency Situations (ATSE) with the University of León (ULE), providing support to the Military Emergency Unit (UME).

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Chair Directors: Diego Domínguez (ULE) y María Jesús Llorden (Isdefe)

Lines of research:


  • Simulation and management of emergency scenarios.
  • Application of emerging technologies in real and simulated emergency scenarios.

Atlantis’ project: simulation for training and scenario forecasting

“Atlantis” is an ambitious technological project that will be developed largely in León in close collaboration with the supercomputing center Castilla y Leon (SCAYLE). Faced with increasingly demanding risks, the UME is looking for training with less exposure to risk and less wear and tear on equipment, thus reducing cost and time.

The UME project proposes the development of a simulation system for drones, driving vehicles, machinery, etc. that will enable immersive tactical training of the interveners and a decision support system that will create virtual emergency scenarios and enable operational intelligence.

The initiative will incorporate existing capabilities and integrate elements that have been previously developed. Innovation will make it possible to cover certain needs that are not covered today. It is here where universities have a relevant role through the capabilities of their research groups.

Specifically, ‘Atlantis’ requires, among others, knowledge and expertise in: digital terrain twin, risk simulators, regional weather models, human action integration, sensor intelligence, virtual investment evolution, decision support intelligence.

The universities of the Horizons Network and, in particular, the University of Leon, with which Isdefe has signed a collaboration agreement, are providing academic and research support to the UME’s “Atlantis” Project.

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