WVSM (IMAGE) Office of Naval Research Caption The Wireless Vital Signs Monitor (WVSM). Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, the WVSM tracks critical health information like heart rate, pulse and blood pressure. It weighs less than a pound and can be carried easily into combat zones or mass-casualty emergency situations. Credit Athena GTX Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.