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Samuel Auclair; Pierre Gehl; Mickael Delatre; Christophe Debray; Philippe Méresse |
| Title |
In-depth Analysis of Practitioners' Perceptions about Seismic Early Warning Prior to Aftershocks: The Point of View of the USAR Community |
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Conference Article |
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2022 |
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ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2022 |
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740-754 |
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Earthquake early warning; aftershock; search and rescue; USAR; INSARAG |
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Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams are particularly exposed to the risk of collapse of buildings due to aftershocks, making concept of earthquake early warning (EEW) particularly interesting. In addition to scientific advances in EEW, it is crucial to understand what are the real expectations and needs of USAR teams, and to what extent EEW solutions could meet them. In this study, we conduct a survey to collect insights from USAR rescuers: it highlights that aftershocks are a major concern for them. In this context, we find that the concept of EEW is very favorably received by the respondents, who consider different types of possible actions upon receipt of an early warning. This study provides a basis for the functional specifications of future solutions of EEW useful to all USAR teams, as well as for the definition of their modalities of engagement on the field. |
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BRGM; BRGM; French Ministry of the Interior, Directorate General for Civil Security and Crisis Management; Entente Valabre; BRGM |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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Kyriaki Christaki; Dimitrios Tsiakmakis; Ivanka Babic; Guillaume Inglese; Konstantinos Konstantoudakis; Gabriele Giunta; Anastasios Dimou; Olivier Balet; Petros Daras |
| Title |
Augmented Reality Points of Interest for Improved First Responder Situational Awareness |
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Conference Article |
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2022 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2022 |
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755-770 |
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First responders; augmented reality; point of interest; UAV |
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Situational awareness is a vital component of any disaster response mission, both in terms of first responder (FR) safety and efficiency. Points of interest (POI) can pertain to hazards known beforehand, risks discovered during the course of a mission, victims, entry and exit routes, important equipment, and more. Although communications and technical means can expand an individual FR’s situational awareness, they depend on clarity and can increase cognitive load, as this expanded volume of information must be held in each FR’s memory. Augmented reality (AR) can visualize POIs in context with the environment in a clear and intuitive way and reduce cognitive load as the don’t rely on a user’s memory. This paper presents an AR solution for FR team situational awareness, comprising four interconnected and collaborating situational awareness tools sharing a common pool of virtual POIs, alongside a range of different functionalities particular to each. |
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Visual Computing Lab (VCL), Information Technologies Institute (ITI), Centre for Research and Technology- Hellas (CERTH), Thessaloniki, Greece; Visual Computing Lab (VCL), Information Technologies Institute (ITI), Centre for Research and Technology- Hella |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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Thomas Theodoridis; George Katsikas; Nicholas Vretos; Petros Daras |
| Title |
A Symbiotic Orchestration Module for Multi-agent Collaboration in Disaster Response Scenarios |
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Conference Article |
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2022 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2022 |
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771-780 |
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Symbiotic controller; multi-robot collaboration; first responders; disaster response |
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This paper presents the Symbiotic Orchestration Module, which facilitates the collaboration of smart agents in disaster response scenarios. By effectively orchestrating the actions of different agents in critical situations towards a common goal, it enhances the individual capabilities of the agents and unlocks new possibilities that are not available when agents act isolated. To achieve this, the Symbiotic Orchestration Module is composed of four sub-modules: a) the Mission Controller, which is responsible for keeping track of ongoing missions, agent allocations and for handling non-collaborative missions, b) the Symbiotic Operation Control Module, which handles collaborative missions proposed by the system, c) the Task Allocation Module, which automatically assigns available robots to incoming missions based on robot capabilities and mission requirements, and d) the Task Recognition and Optimal Sequencing Module, which is responsible for recognizing opportunities for agent collaboration and for system-wide goal optimization. |
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Information Technologies Institute (ITI), Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), Thessaloniki, Greece; Information Technologies Institute (ITI), Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), Thessaloniki, Greece; Information Technologies |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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2454 |
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Sofie Pilemalm |
| Title |
Barriers to Digitalized Co-production: the Case of Volunteer First Responders |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2022 |
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782-790 |
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digitalization; co-production; ICT; volunteers; emergency response |
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Information and communication technology (ICT) and digitalization are often seen as enablers of co-production. But if its potential is not implemented, technology will rather act as a barrier. In Sweden, new types of “hybrid” co-production initiatives that engage civil citizen volunteers as first responders emerged a decade ago. Even though the benefits are recognized, the initiatives’ expansion are hampered by the ICT solutions. In this study, we explore why, by comparing the perspectives of national authorities, needs-owners, suppliers, and end-users. We describe the barriers, e.g., insufficient geofencing, to develop ICT for various mobile platforms, unavailability of a joint API, competitiveness and double roles among stakeholders, and ICT costs. We suggest how to address the barriers and argue that digitalized co-production of the type presented will likely increase. Here our study can contribute to the successive accumulation of knowledge. |
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Department of Science and Technology, Linköping university, Department of Information Systems, University of Agder |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2455 |
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Ophélie Morand; Caroline Rizza; Stéphane Safin; Robert Larribau |
| Title |
Improving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by Building Trust between Dispatchers and Citizens through Simulation Workshop |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2022 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2022 |
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791-802 |
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OHCA; survival chain; engaging bystanders; trust; living-lab; apps |
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Improving the survival rate of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) remains an important public health issue. Indeed, current survival rates are approximately 10% and can be significantly enhanced by early Cardiopulmonary reanimation (CPR) and early defibrillation. Bystanders are most likely to perform these acts, but few resources (such as digital apps) are dedicated to them due to a lack of confidence in their abilities from them and from the professionals. In order to build trust and collaboration between the dispatchers and the bystanders, an OHCA simulation workshop was conducted involving the whole survival chain. The main idea consisted in getting the participants to interact via an application dedicated to bystanders which provided a CPR demonstration video. The aim was to analyze the effects of this video on the CPR itself and especially on the lived-experience of the participants. A further objective was to assess how the shared workshop would affect the relationship between the stakeholders. |
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Télécom Paris IPP I3, CNRS (UMR 9217) ; Télécom Paris IPP I3, CNRS (UMR 9217) ; Télécom Paris IPP I3, CNRS (UMR 9217) ; HUG, Emergency Department, HUG |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2456 |
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Ana Maria Aldea Reyes; Marta Burgos Gonzalez; Susana Izquierdo Funcia |
| Title |
Ethics in Catastrophes, Extraordinary Decisions |
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Conference Article |
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2022 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Iscram 2022 |
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814-819 |
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Ethics; research; European projects; Ethics Board |
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European research projects take ethical aspects into central consideration. In this extended abstract we have developed the methodology of the Search and Rescue (SnR) project and research made in relation to the ethical aspects of animal welfare. |
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Spanish School of Rescue and Detection with Dogs (ESDP);Spanish School of Rescue and Detection with Dogs (ESDP);Spanish School of Rescue and Detection with Dogs (ESDP) |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2457 |
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Samuel Auclair; Christian Iasio; reï Balgiu; Antoni Blasquez; Jean-Christophe Castagnos; Emilie Crochet; Olivier Dalverny; Xavier Goula; Paco Martinez; Philippe Méresse; Philippe Soulé-Péré; Ghislaine Verrhiest-Leblanc |
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Post-earthquake Damage Assessment: Feedback from a Cross-Border Crisis Exercise |
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Conference Article |
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2022 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Iscram 2022 |
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1000-1007 |
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Crisis exercise; Earthquake; Post-earthquake damage assessment; Cross-border disaster management; Crisis management digital platform |
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In November 2021, a large-scale crisis exercise was organized in the heart of the Pyrenees. The main objective of this cross-border exercise between France, Spain and Andorra was to allow practitioners to prepare for a largescale earthquake, by testing the contribution of the tools developed within the framework of the European project POCRISC. Among the different functions activated during the exercise, this article focuses on the particularly critical function of emergency assessment of building damage. It analyses the feedback from the exercise participants asked to evaluate the deployment, coordination and operation of the damage assessment function, including the use of a tool developed specifically for these activities. |
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BRGM; BRGM; AFPS; ACE; Préfecture of the Hautes-Pyrénées; French Civil Protection; ENIT;ACE,AFPS; DeveryWare; Entente Valabre; SDIS-65; AFPS |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2465 |
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Christoph Lamers |
| Title |
Electronic Visualization for Situational Awareness in Control Rooms |
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Conference Article |
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2022 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Iscram 2022 |
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1008-1011 |
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Situational Awareness; Situation Map; Command and Control; Visualization |
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It is generally agreed in crisis management that a comprehensive visualization of the situation is crucial for an appropriate situational awareness of the staff personnel in control rooms. Therefore an expert group of fire officers in the German State North Rhine Westphalia developed a system for this purpose known as the “tactical wall”. The core of the system is a situation map of the relevant area with so-called tactical signs, i. e. defined graphic symbols for hazards, response units and tactical measures. Moreover, the assignment of response units to tactical sectors or staging areas as well as other relevant information such as the management organization is displayed at defined places within the wall. While the system was purely manual in its original version, a new digital version was recently developed. The user interfaces of this system are web-based and can by intuitively operated after a minor training effort. |
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State Fire Service Institute North Rhine Westphalia |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2466 |
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Ana María Cintora; Eva Teresa Robledo; Cristina Gomez; Raquel Lafuente; Ricardo García; Cristina Horrillo |
| Title |
Analysis of the Chemical Incidents from Seveso Directive according to Direct Fatalities and Injuries |
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Conference Article |
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2022 |
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ISCRAM 2022 Conference Proceedings – 19th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Iscram 2022 |
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1058-1067 |
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Major accident hazards; Seveso; chemical accidents; loss data; emergency preparedness |
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This paper provides a descriptive analysis of the eMARS database, which contains compulsory information on major chemical incidents under the SEVESO Directive. This analysis serves to assess the installations with the highest number of direct fatalities and injuries. At present, the data collected to assess the status of chemical accident risk globally are rather limited. There are some sources of data on chemical accidents in government and industry that might be used to estimate the frequency and severity of some types of events, but they are far from providing a complete perspective that covers all chemical accidents, thus limiting the possibilities of obtaining a more homogeneous picture of the risk of chemical accidents worldwide. Waste storage, treatment and disposal is one of the industrial areas with the highest number of fatalities and injuries, so we must emphasize the importance of this type of industry within the risk maps. |
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Prehospital Emergencies Medical Service Madrid Region (SUMMA112) Madrid, Spain; Prehospital Emergencies Medical Service Madrid Region (SUMMA112) Madrid, Spain; Prehospital Emergencies Medical Service Madrid Region (SUMMA112) Madrid, Spain; Prehospital Eme |
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Tarbes, France |
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Rob Grace; Hossein Baharmand |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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978-82-8427-099-9 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2471 |
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Benjamin Barth; Govinda Chaithanya Kabbinahithilu; Alexandros Bartzas; Spyros Pantazis; Tomaso deCola |
| Title |
A Content Oriented Information Sharing System for Disaster Management |
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2020 |
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ISCRAM 2020 Conference Proceedings – 17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Iscram 2020 |
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922-927 |
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Information Sharing, Preparation, Response, Content Oriented. |
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In response to natural and man-made hazards multiple organisations usually are involved in a very complex situation. On the other hand, extreme weather situations due to the climate change create hazards in areas which were considered safe before. In order to improve the capabilities of involved organisations in responding and preparing for disaster events, the availability of an efficient information sharing approach is a key enabler. To this end, we propose a communication system based on a content oriented architecture tailored to disaster management. It includes a catalogue that is offering web services for publishing and subscribing of disaster information and for further collaboration amongst agencies and first responders. Moreover, the considered approach also allows for full content access control and enables a flexible system. The paper shows the current status of the system design. Next steps will include the implementation and evaluation of the approach. |
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German Aerospace Center (DLR); German Aerospace Center (DLR); Space Hellas S.A.; Space Hellas S.A.; German Aerospace Center (DLR) |
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Virginia Tech |
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Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
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Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
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English |
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978-1-949373-27-82 |
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2411-3468 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Benjamin.Barth@dlr.de |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2283 |
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Aikaterini Christodoulou; John Lioumbas; Kostantinos Zambetoglou; Nikoletta Xanthopoulou |
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Combined innovative technologies for ensuring water safety in utilities: The city of Thessaloniki case study |
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Conference Article |
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2021 |
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ISCRAM 2021 Conference Proceedings – 18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Iscram 2021 |
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929-934 |
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Water safety, satellite images, drones, risk assessment |
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Innovative technologies such as monitoring the quality of surface water aquifers with satellite images, applying UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and drone technology for a variety of operations, water quality measurements with improved techniques along with IoT (Internet of Things) and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies), can provide sufficient data for enhancing water safety in urban water utilities. Specifically, these data could be an effective tool for improving risk assessment process and management of water supply systems. Nevertheless, till now, there is a relative lack of published works that validate the efficiency of combing these technologies on water safety processes by incorporating most of them with a systematic way and during real working conditions in water utilities. This work aims to present the preliminary design concept of a platform that embraces innovating water safety technologies planned to be applied to Thessaloniki's Water Supply and Sewerage Co. S.A Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). |
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Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Co. S.A (EYATH SA); Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Co. S.A (EYATH SA); Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Co. S.A (EYATH SA); Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Co. S.A (EYATH SA) |
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Virginia Tech |
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Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
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Anouck Adrot; Rob Grace; Kathleen Moore; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
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English |
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978-1-949373-61-5 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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catchristo@eyath.gr |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2385 |
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Cecilia Hammar Wijkmark; Ilona Heldal; Maria-Monika Metallinou |
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Experiencing Immersive VR Simulation for Firefighter Skills Training |
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Conference Article |
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2021 |
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ISCRAM 2021 Conference Proceedings – 18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Iscram 2021 |
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Virtual reality, training, firefighter, skills, user experiences |
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Virtual Reality (VR) technology has gained interest for training in many domains, including firefighter education and training. However, there is hesitation in accepting immersive VR technology, especially for skills training. This paper examines the results from a field study investigating how first-time users experience immersive VR comparing with hot fire live simulation (HF-LS) training, a training involving several human senses. This study included nineteen firefighter students, eight instructors, and seven experienced firefighters using a VR technology simulating fire, smoke, heat, and via haptic feedback hose and pressure experiences. Data investigating user experiences were collected through questionnaires and observations. The results show that experienced firefighters valued the training using this VR technology higher than students. Further findings illustrate a difference between different user groups regarding expectations on the realism of simulated representations. For example, the visual realism of the smoke and the fire was more appreciated by experienced firefighters than students and instructors. |
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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences; Western Norway University of Applied Sciences; Western Norway University of Applied Sciences |
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Virginia Tech |
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Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
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Anouck Adrot; Rob Grace; Kathleen Moore; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
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18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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cecilia.hammar.wijkmark@hvl.no |
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Claudio Paliotta; Klaus Ening; Sigurd Mørkved Albrektsen |
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Micro indoor-drones (MINs) for localization of first responders |
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Conference Article |
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2021 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2021 Conference Proceedings – 18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2021 |
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Pages |
881-889 |
| Keywords |
Micro indoor-drones, Indoor localisation, Swarm |
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In this paper, we describe our approach to the localization in GNSS-denied and risky unknown environments offirst responders (FRs). The INGENIOUS project is an EU funded project which is developing a new integratedtoolkit to support the operations of FRs. The micro indoor-drones (MINs) developed within the INGENIOUSproject represent a component of the toolkit which will support the localization of FRs in search-and-rescue (SAR)operations. In this paper, the concept behind the MINs and the current achievements are illustrated. |
| Address |
SINTEF Digital; SINTEF Digital; SINTEF Digital |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Anouck Adrot; Rob Grace; Kathleen Moore; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-61-5 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
claudio.paliotta@sintef.no |
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no |
| Call Number |
ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2380 |
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Debora Robles Perez; Manuel Esteve Domingo; Israel Perez Llopis; Federico J. Carvajal Rodrigo |
| Title |
System and Architecture of an Adapted Situation Awareness Tool for First Responders |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2020 Conference Proceedings – 17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2020 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
928-936 |
| Keywords |
Critical Infrastructure Protection; First Responder; Command and Control; Autonomous Vehicles; Resilience |
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First responders (FRs) in Europe are currently facing large natural and man-made disasters (e.g. wild fire, terrorist attacks, industrial incidents, big floods, gas leaks etc.), that put their own lives and those of thousands of others at risk. Adapted situation awareneSS tools and taIlored training curricula for increaSing capabiliTies and enhANcing the proteCtion of first respondErs (ASSISTANCE) is an ongoing European H2020 project which main objective is to increase FRs Situation Awareness (SA) for helping and protecting different kinds of FRs' organizations that work together in large scale disasters mitigation. ASSISTANCE will enhance the SA of the FRs organisations during their mitigation activities through the integration of new paradigms, tools and technologies (e.g. drones/robots equipped with a range of sensors, robust communications capabilities, etc.) with the main objective of increasing both their protection and their efficiency. |
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Universitat Politècnica de València; Universitat Politècnica de València; Universitat Politècnica de València; Universitat Politècnica de València |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
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Series Issue |
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978-1-949373-27-83 |
ISBN |
2411-3469 |
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| Track |
Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
derobpe@upvnet.upv.es |
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2284 |
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Dimitrios Sainidis; Dimitrios Tsiakmakis; Konstantinos Konstantoudakis; Georgios Albanis; Anastasios Dimou; Petros Daras |
| Title |
Single-Handed Gesture UAV Control and Video Feed AR Visualization for First Responders |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2021 Conference Proceedings – 18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2021 |
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Pages |
835-848 |
| Keywords |
First responders, UAV, gesture control, augmented reality |
| Abstract |
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are becoming increasingly widespread in recent years, with numerous applications spanning multiple sectors. UAVs can be of particular benefit to first responders, assisting in both hazard detection and search-and-rescue operations, increasing their situational awareness without endangering human personnel; However, conventional UAV control requires both hands on a remote controller and many hours of training to control efficiently. Additionally, viewing the UAV video-feed on conventional devices (e.g. smartphones) require first responders to glance downwards to look at the screen, increasing the risk of accident. To this end, this work presents a unified system, incorporating single-hand gesture control for UAVs and an augmented reality (AR) visualization of their video feed, while also allowing for backup remote UAV control from any device and multiple-recipient video streaming. A modular architecture allows the upgrade or replacement of individual modules without affecting the whole. The presented system has been tested in the lab, and in field trials by first responders. |
| Address |
Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH); Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH); Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH); Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH); Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH); Centre for |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Anouck Adrot; Rob Grace; Kathleen Moore; Christopher W. Zobel |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-61-5 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
Expedition |
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Conference |
18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
dsainidis@iti.gr |
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no |
| Call Number |
ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
Serial |
2377 |
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Enrique Caballero; Angel Madridano; Dimitrios Sainidis; Konstantinos Konstantoudakis; Petros Daras; Pablo Flores |
| Title |
An automated UAV-assisted 2D mapping system for First Responders |
Type |
Conference Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2021 Conference Proceedings – 18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2021 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
890-902 |
| Keywords |
UAV, drone, 2D Mapping, Swarm, First Responders, Emergency Operations |
| Abstract |
Recent advances in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) sector have allowed such systems to carry a range of sensors, thus increasing their versatility and adaptability to a wider range of tasks and services. Furthermore, the agility of these vehicles allows them to adapt to rapidly changing environments making them an effective tool for emergency situations. A single UAV, or a swarm working in collaboration, can be a handy and helpful tool for First Responders (FRs) during mission planning, mission monitoring, and the tracking of evolving risks. UAVs, with their on-board sensors, can, among other things, capture visual information of the disaster scene in a safe and quick manner, and generate an up-to-date map of the area. This work presents a system for UAV-assisted mapping optimized for FRs, including the generation of routes for the UAVs to follow, data collection and processing, and map generation. |
| Address |
Drone Hopper; Drone Hopper; Centre for Research & Technology, CERTH; Centre for Research & Technology, CERTH; Centre for Research & Technology, CERTH; Drone Hopper |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Anouck Adrot; Rob Grace; Kathleen Moore; Christopher W. Zobel |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-61-5 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
e.caballero@drone-hopper.com |
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no |
| Call Number |
ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
Serial |
2381 |
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Edward J. Glantz; Frank E. Ritter; Don Gilbreath; Sarah J. Stager; Alexandra Anton; Rahul Emani |
| Title |
UAV Use in Disaster Management |
Type |
Conference Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2020 Conference Proceedings – 17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2020 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
914-921 |
| Keywords |
Disaster Response, Emergency Management, Drone, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). |
| Abstract |
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) provide multiple opportunities to first responders and disaster managers, especially as they continue to improve in affordability as well as capabilities. This paper provides a brief review of how UAV capabilities have been used in disaster management, examples of current use within disaster management, as well as adoption considerations. Example disaster domains include fires, tornadoes, flooding, building and dam collapses, crowd monitoring, search and rescue, and post disaster monitoring of critical infrastructures. This review can increase awareness and issues when considering UAVs by those challenged with the management of crisis and disaster events. |
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The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University; The Pennsylvania State University |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-27-81 |
ISBN |
2411-3467 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
edward.glantz@psu.edu |
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2282 |
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Henry Agsten |
| Title |
Effects of Smartphone-Based Alerting on Reducing Arrival Times for Volunteer Fire Departments |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2020 Conference Proceedings – 17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2020 |
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Pages |
990-994 |
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Volunteer Fire Departments; Time Reduction; Inefficiencies; Smartphone Application |
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This practitioner paper describes the efforts of a volunteer fire department in Germany to reduce the time to arrive at a place of emergency. It presents the former situation, identifies reasons for delays and highlights the volunteers' first years in utilizing an existing smartphone application for alert and response as a mean to optimize their times of arrival. The paper finally evaluates the effects of the application's usage. |
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Alarm Dispatcher Systems GmbH,Dresden, Germany |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-27-89 |
ISBN |
2411-3475 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
ha@alarm-dispatcher.de |
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no |
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2290 |
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Spyros Chrysanthopoulos; Theofanis Kapetanakis; Giannis Chaidemenos; Stelios Vernardos; Harris Georgiou; Claudio Rossi |
| Title |
Emergency Response in Recent Urban/Suburban Disaster Events in Attica: Technology Gaps, Limitations and Lessons Learned |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2020 Conference Proceedings – 17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2020 |
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984-989 |
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First Responders, Search and Rescue, Flash Flood, Urban Wildfire, Urban Operations. |
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Emergency response operations in large-scale urban/suburban disaster events is often addressed by the standard protocols and international guidelines for collapsed buildings, heavy debris, etc. However, a wide range of First Responder (FR) operations need to address various other contexts, work environments and hazards. In this paper, two real disaster events are explored as use cases for such urban/suburban FR operations, namely a flash flood and a wildfire, both in Attica, Greece (2017-2018). Based on our team's experience from these mobilizations and active participation in both these events as FR actor in the field, we present the challenges, the complexity of such multi-aspect disaster events, the limitations of emergency response, the technology gaps of the FR teams, as well as the lessons learned during these deployments. Finally, we make some notes on future prospects and possible advancements in tools and technologies that would greatly enhance the operational safety and readiness of the FR teams in such events. |
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Hellenic Rescue Team of Attica (HRTA); Hellenic Rescue Team of Attica (HRTA); Hellenic Rescue Team of Attica (HRTA); Hellenic Rescue Team of Attica (HRTA); Hellenic Rescue Team of Attica (HRTA); LINKS Foundation |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-27-88 |
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2411-3474 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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harris@xgeorgio.info |
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2289 |
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Henrique Romano Correia; Ivison da Costa Rubim; Angelica F.S. Dias; Juliana B.S. França; Marcos R.S. Borges |
| Title |
Drones to the Rescue: A Support Solution for Emergency Response |
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Conference Article |
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2020 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2020 Conference Proceedings – 17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2020 |
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904-913 |
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Emergency, Information System, Collaborative Systems, Decision-making Drones. |
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Emergency is a threatening condition that requires urgent action, an effective response and within an emergency scenario there may be risks for responders, as well as for those affected. Response time is crucial for affected individuals and environments to be addressed on their needs. In this context, the goal of this work is to support the agents involved in the emergency response, through an application-supported collaborative solution using drones. This solution aims to collect information from the worked emergency scenario, so that, through the collaboration of specialists, there is a greater support for the decision-making made by the responsible agents within this scenario, causing it to occur in a shorter time, thus speeding up the response to the emergency. In this work, the aim was to validate with experts from the Rio de Janeiro Firefighters, who already work with drones, by evaluating the utility of the solution in real scenarios. |
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Department of Computer Science – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Post-graduation Program in Informatics (PPGI) – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Post-graduation Program in Informatics (PPGI) – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Department of Computer Science – Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Post-graduation Program in Informatics (PPGI) – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, TECNUN, University of Navarra, Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-27-80 |
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2411-3466 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
henriquercorreia@gmail.com |
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2281 |
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Osaragi, T.; Suematsu, T.; Oki, T.; Kakizaki, A. |
| Title |
Local Disaster Mitigation Technology with Travel Support Application |
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Conference Article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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112-125 |
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Travel Support Application; Rescue Activity; Multiple Traveling Salesman Problem; Field Experiment |
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Efficient and rapid rescue activities are vital in the immediate aftermath of a large-scale disaster. However, the locations of the tasks requested (e.g. rescues, relief, special care, and assistance) and those who support, assist, or respond are often spatially separated. In this paper, we developed a Web application (travel support application) to support the efficient travel of responders by integrating a method of optimizing travel and navigation for rescue activities and a system of real-time disaster information collection and sharing. We then demonstrated the efficiency of the travel support application through some field experiments. Also, we conducted a demonstration experiment assuming a flood disaster at the crisis management office of a local government. Finally, the possibility of using the developed system at non-emergencies was examined to address the common problem of disaster prevention systems. |
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University at Albany |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Place of Publication |
Omaha, USA |
Editor |
Jaziar Radianti; Ioannis Dokas; Nicolas Lalone; Deepak Khazanchi |
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English |
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Hosssein Baharmand |
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1 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/EKEQ4568 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2511 |
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LaLone, N.; Dugas, P.O.T.; Semaan, B. |
| Title |
The Crisis of Designing for Disaster: How to Help Emergency Management During The Technology Crisis We Created |
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Conference Article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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126-143 |
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Crisis Informatics; Participatory Design; Ethnography Emergency Management; Please Stop Trying to Make Fetch Happen |
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Emergency Management (EM) is experiencing a crisis of technology as technologists have attempted to innovate standard operating procedures with minimal input from EM. Unsurprisingly, there has yet to be a success. Instead, technologists have focused on consumer culture and fostered a slow-moving crisis as the gap between what consumers and EM can do is deep. At present, the most ubiquitous aspect of technology in disaster is its capacity to exacerbate response, create new kinds of disaster, and create consumer expectations that EM cannot meet. In the present work, we highlight how and why technological production needs to shift its ontological premises dramatically to meet the needs of technology for first responders. From supporting practice to taking a few steps back from the bleeding edge, we offer a range of suggestions based on the technological capacities of emergency management in the present and in the future. |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha; New Mexico State University; University of Colorado Boulder Affiliation |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Place of Publication |
Omaha, USA |
Editor |
Jaziar Radianti; Ioannis Dokas; Nicolas Lalone; Deepak Khazanchi |
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English |
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Hosssein Baharmand |
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1 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/IUGT6097 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2512 |
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Lorscheidt, J.; Wehbe, B.; Cesar, D.; Becker, T.; Vögele, T. |
| Title |
Increasing diver safety for heavy underwater works by Sonar-to-Video Image Translation |
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Conference Article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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166-176 |
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Diver Monitoring; GANs; Sonar Sensor Fusion; Marine Perception |
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Supervision of technical dives is particularly important in emergency and disaster response operations to ensure the safety of divers in unexplored locations with uncertain conditions. Diver monitoring relies primarily on voice communication and a video stream that gives the operator a first-person view of the diver. However, in many cases underwater visibility can drop to just a few centimeters, leaving the diver only able to feel his way with his hands and the operator depended only on voice communication, making it very difficult for both of them to identify upcoming hazards. In the DeeperSense research project, we are attempting to reduce the limitations caused by poor underwater visibility by using a sonar in combination with an AI-based algorithm designed to translate the sonar signal into a visual image that is independent of the turbidity of the water and gives an overview of the situation where the eye can no longer see anything. Laboratory results show that visual information can be recovered from sonar data. |
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German Federal Agency for Technical Relief; DFKI – Robotics Innovation Center; Kraken Robotik GmbH; |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Place of Publication |
Omaha, USA |
Editor |
Jaziar Radianti; Ioannis Dokas; Nicolas Lalone; Deepak Khazanchi |
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English |
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Hosssein Baharmand |
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1 |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/KNWQ3005 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2515 |
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Tolt, G.; Rydell, J.; Tulldahl, M.; Holmberg, M.; Karlsson, O.; Bissmarck, F. |
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The MAX Drone for Autonomous Indoor Exploration |
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Conference Article |
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2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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220-230 |
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UAV; Exploration; Navigation; Positioning; Autonomy |
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This paper presents the concept and prototype implementation of a drone for Multi-purpose Autonomous eXploration of indoor environments – MAX. The purpose of MAX is to support first responders in the difficult task of assessing unknown and potentially dangerous or hostile situations in indoor or underground environments. The approach for addressing challenges associated with this task has been to construct a custom-designed drone based on requirements and conditions of first responder missions. This paper reports on the first phase of development of the MAX drone, aimed for experimentation with autonomy functionality in first responder contexts and for enabling further development of advanced higher-level planning functions. It describes the overall design of the MAX drone, its capabilities in terms of robust positioning and autonomous mission execution, along with the status of key enabling algorithms for exploration, such as target point selection and path planning. |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Place of Publication |
Omaha, USA |
Editor |
Jaziar Radianti; Ioannis Dokas; Nicolas Lalone; Deepak Khazanchi |
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English |
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Hosssein Baharmand |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/LYTB7325 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2520 |
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Zelenka, J.; Kasanický, T.š; Gatial, E.; Balogh, Z.; Majlingová, A.; Brodrechtova, Y.; Kalinovská, S.; Rehák, R.; Semet, Y.; Boussu, G. |
| Title |
Coordination of Drones Swarm for Wildfires Monitoring |
Type |
Conference Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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Pages |
144-151 |
| Keywords |
Forest Fire; Wildfires; Drone; Fire Protection; Fire Monitoring |
| Abstract |
As a result of climate change and global weather patterns, large forest fires are becoming more frequent in different parts of the world. The focus of the presented work is on creation of a complex coordination and communication framework for a swarm of drones specially tailored for use in preventing and monitoring of forest fires. The presented algorithm has been testing and evaluating using a computer simulation. The testing and validation in relevant environment is scheduled during a pilot demonstration exercise with real personnel and equipment, which will take place in Slovakia on April 2023. The presented work is a part of the SILVANUS EU H2020 project, whose objective is the creation of a climate resilient forest management platform for forest fire prevention and suppression. SILVANUS draws on environmental, technical, and social science experts to support regional and national authorities responsible for forest fire management in their respective countries. |
| Address |
Institute of Informatics, Slovak Academy of Sciences; Technical University in Zvolen, College of Forestry, Department of Forest Economics and Management; 3MON, Ivanská cesta 2, 82104; Thales Research and Technology |
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| Publisher |
University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Place of Publication |
Omaha, USA |
Editor |
Jaziar Radianti; Ioannis Dokas; Nicolas Lalone; Deepak Khazanchi |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
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Original Title |
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| Series Editor |
Hosssein Baharmand |
Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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| Series Volume |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
1 |
| ISSN |
2411-3387 |
ISBN |
979-8-218-21749-5 |
Medium |
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| Track |
Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
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| Notes |
http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/MUJT3755 |
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no |
| Call Number |
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Serial |
2513 |
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