Canine Thermal Model & Monitor (CTMM)

Capability Summary:

The CTMM program performs continuous real-time monitoring of a canine's operational environment and vital signs, enhancing operational effectiveness of Military Working Dog (MWD) healthcare.

Impact:

• Hyperthermia and heatstroke are the leading cause of accidental death overall in MWDs, the second leading cause of non-hostile action death in Military Police K9s, and the third leading cause of death in MWDs in combat zones.
• The CTMM program provides veterinarians and leaders with actionable information to reduce preventable heat injuries and optimize performance of MWDs.

The CTMM sensor automates the collection of Department of Defense MWDs health data during training and operational exercises and provides a store and forward capability in a Disconnected Intermittent Limited (DIL)/Disrupted, Disconnected, Intermittent, and Low Bandwidth (DDIL) environment.