In this paper we describe experiments with networks of robots and sensors in support of search and rescue and first response
operations. The system we consider includes a network of Mica Mote sensors that can monitor temperature, light, and the movement
of the structure on which they rest. We also consider an extension to chemical sensing in simulation only. An ATRV-Mini robot
is extended with a Mote sensor and a protocol that allows it to interact with the network. We present algorithms and experiments
for aggregating global maps in sensor space and using these maps for navigation. The sensor experiments were performed outdoors
as part of a Search and Rescue exercise with practitioners in the field.
Keywords Sensor network - search and rescue - robot navigation