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Edward J. Glantz; Frank E. Ritter; Don Gilbreath; Sarah J. Stager; Alexandra Anton; Rahul Emani |
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UAV Use in Disaster Management |
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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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914-921 |
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Disaster Response, Emergency Management, Drone, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). |
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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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Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
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English |
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978-1-949373-27-81 |
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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 |
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edward.glantz@psu.edu |
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2282 |
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Tolt, G.; Rydell, J.; Tulldahl, M.; Holmberg, M.; Karlsson, O.; Bissmarck, F. |
| Title |
The MAX Drone for Autonomous Indoor Exploration |
Type |
Conference Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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Pages |
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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1 |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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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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Tiina Ristmae; Dimitra Dionysiou; Miltiadis Koutsokeras; Athanasios Douklias; Eleftherios Ouzounoglou; Angelos Amditis; Anaxagoras Fotopoulos; George Diles; Pantelis Linardatos; Konstantinos Smanis; Pantelis Lappas; Marios Moutzouris; Manolis Tsogas; Dani |
| Title |
The CURSOR Search and Rescue (SaR) Kit: an innovative solution for improving the efficiency of Urban SaR Operations |
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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867-880 |
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Urban Search and Rescue, Victim detection, Rescue robotics, Sensors, Situational awareness |
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CURSOR (Coordinated Use of miniaturized Robotic equipment and advanced Sensors for search and rescue OpeRations) is an ongoing European H2020 project with the main objective to enhance the efficiency and safety of Urban Search and Rescue (USaR) operations on disaster sites. CURSOR's approach relies on the integration of multiple mature and emerging technologies offering complementary capabilities to an USaR system, so as to address several challenges and capability gaps currently encountered during first responder missions. The project's research and development are structured around an earthquake master scenario. CURSOR aspires to advance the state-of the-art in several key aspects, including reduced time for victim detection, increased victim localization accuracy, enhanced real-time worksite information management, improved situational awareness and rescue team safety. |
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Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) – Headquarters Staff Unit Research & Innovation Management; Institute of Communication and Computer Systems – National Technical University of Athens; Institute of Communication and Computer Systems – National Tec |
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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 |
Tiina.Ristmaee@thw.de |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2379 |
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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 |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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Pages |
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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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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928-936 |
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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 |
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English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-27-83 |
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2411-3469 |
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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 |
derobpe@upvnet.upv.es |
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2284 |
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Konstantinos Konstantoudakis; Georgios Albanis; Emmanouil Christakis; Nikolaos Zioulis; Anastasios Dimou; Dimitrios Zarpalas; Petros Daras |
| Title |
Single-Handed Gesture UAV Control for First Responders – A Usability and Performance User Study |
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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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937-951 |
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First Responders; UAV; Gesture Recognition; User Study |
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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have increased in popularity in recent years and are now involved in many activities, professional and otherwise. First responders, those teams and individuals who are the first to respond in crisis situations, have been using UAVs to assist them in locating victims and identifying hazards without endangering human personnel needlessly. However, professional UAV controllers tend to be heavy and cumbersome, requiring both hands to operate. First responders, on the other hand, often need to carry other important equipment and need to keep their hands free during a mission. This work considers enabling first responders to control UAVs with single-handed gestures, freeing their other hand and reducing their encumbrance. Two sets of gesture UAV controls are presented and implemented in a simulated environment, and a two-part user study is conducted: the first part assesses the comfort of each gesture and their intuitive association with basic flight control concepts; and the second evaluates two different modes of gesture control in a population of users including both genders, and first responders as well as members of the general populace. The results, consisting of both objective and subjective measurements, are discussed, hindrances and problems are identified, and directions of future work and research are mapped out. |
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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 – Hellas (CERTH), Thessaloniki, Greece;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 – Hellas (CERTH), Thessaloniki, Greece;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 – Hellas (CERTH), Thessaloniki, Greece;Visual Computing Lab (VCL), Information Technologies Institute (ITI), Centre for Research and Technology – Hellas (CERTH), Thessaloniki, Greece |
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Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
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Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-27-84 |
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2411-3470 |
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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 |
k.konstantoudakis@iti.gr |
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2285 |
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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 |
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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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835-848 |
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First responders, UAV, gesture control, augmented reality |
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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. |
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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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Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
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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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18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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dsainidis@iti.gr |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2377 |
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Tobias Andersson Granberg; Carl-Oscar Jonson; Erik Prytz; Krisjanis Steins; Martin Waldemarsson |
| Title |
Sensor Requirements for Logistics Analysis of Emergency Incident Sites |
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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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952-960 |
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Sensors; Emergency Response Planning; Tracking; Team Interaction |
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Using sensors to collect data at emergency incident sites can facilitate analysis of the logistic operations. This can be used to improve planning and preparedness for new operations. Furthermore, real-time information from the sensors can serve as operational decision support. In this work in progress, we investigate the requirements on the sensors, and on the sensor data, to facilitate such an analysis. Through observations of exercises, the potential of using sensors for data collection is explored, and the requirements are considered. The results show that the potential benefits are significant, especially for tracking patients, and understanding the interaction between the response actors. However, the sensors need to be quite advanced in order to capture the necessary data. |
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Linköping University, Department of Science and Technology; Linköping University, Center for Disaster Medicine and Traumatology, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences; Linköping University, Department of Computer and Information Science; Linköping University, Department of Science and Technology; Linköping University, Department of Science and Technology |
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Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
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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978-1-949373-27-85 |
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2411-3471 |
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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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tobias.andersson.granberg@liu.se |
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2286 |
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Dahlke, D.; Kaiser, S.; Bayer, S. |
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Self-Localization: A proposal to equip first responders with a robust and accurate GNSS device |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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242-251 |
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Self-Localization; GNSS; First Responder Localization; Multi Frequency GNSS; Multi Constellation GNSS |
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In this paper we explore the GNSS positioning capabilities in the context of search and rescue operations. Our contribution is a tool that robustly receives and precisely evaluates GNSS signals. The final positioning information is then transmitted to an orchestrator where other tools like augmented reality utilities or the command and control have access to. During the time from the project start in September 2021 to December 2022 the components have been chosen, and the design and software of the tool have been developed. Furthermore, some of the tool’s capabilities have been tested and compared during field trials with first responders and measurement campaigns. The developed tool outperforms the commonly used smartphone localization in terms of accuracy, operation time and time to get a GNSS fix. This reliability improvement helps to identify someones position in adverse conditions. |
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DLR German Aerospace Center; DLR German Aerospace Center; I.S.A.R. Germany |
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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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Technologies for First Responders |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/QQLO9872 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2522 |
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K. K. Ramakrishnan; Murat Yuksel; Hulya Seferoglu; Jiachen Chen; Roger A. Blalock |
| Title |
Resilient Communication for First Responders in Disaster Management |
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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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903-912 |
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Disaster Management, Information-Centric Networking, Namespace Design, D2D Communication, Coding |
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Effective communication among first responders during and in the aftermath of a disaster can affect outcomes dramatically. In this paper, we discuss the design of a resilient architecture that enables effective first responder communications even in such challenging scenarios. Our ReDiCom (Resilient Disaster Communications) network architecture builds resilience into the framework across all the layers. The information layer allows communication by roles and identities instead of addresses to support communication among dynamically formed first responder teams. The network layer provides robust and resilient communication even when facilities are error- and disruption-prone. The coded communication and computation further improve resilience and enable efficient data processing in disaster management. |
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University of California, Riverside; University of Central Florida; University of Illinois at Chicago; WINLAB, Rutgers University; NIST |
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Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
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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jiachen@winlab.rutgers.edu |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2382 |
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Tolt, G.; Rydell, J.; Bilock, E.; Eek, J.; Andersson, P.; Nygårds, J. |
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Real-time Multi-Sensor Positioning for First Responders |
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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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177-187 |
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Positioning; Real-Time; Multi-Sensor; Sensor Fusion; First Responders |
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This paper describes a concept for real-time positioning of first responders that includes a number of complementary sensors worn by the first responder, to increase accuracy and robustness in indoor and complex environments. By using sensors of different types, each with their own strengths and limitations, and fusing their respective outputs, the goal is to increase the usability of positioning information in time-critical and risky operations. This facilitates synchronization of activities and increases safety in the operation. The sensors included in the proposed real-time positioning module are shoe-mounted inertial measurement units, ultra-wideband radio, thermal and visual cameras, and GNSS. The fusion framework is based on factor graphs. This work-in-progress paper describes the individual sensor components and shows preliminary findings concerning the possibilities to improve position estimation through sensor fusion. |
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Swedish Defence Research Agency |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha |
Place of Publication |
Omaha, USA |
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Jaziar Radianti; Ioannis Dokas; Nicolas Lalone; Deepak Khazanchi |
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English |
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Hosssein Baharmand |
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Technologies for First Responders |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/QGAD8737 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2516 |
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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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no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2465 |
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Gkika, I.; Pattas, D.; Konstantoudakis, K.; Zarpalas, D. |
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Object detection and augmented reality annotations for increased situational awareness in light smoke conditions |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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Pages |
231-241 |
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Image Processing; Smoke; Augmented Reality; Deep Learning; Situational Awareness |
| Abstract |
Innovative technologies powered by Computer Vision algorithms can aid first responders, increasing their situ ational awareness. However, adverse conditions, such as smoke, can reduce the efficacy of such algorithms by degrading the input images. This paper presents a pipeline of image de-smoking, object detection, and augmented reality display that aims to enhance situational awareness in smoky conditions. A novel smoke-reducing deep learning algorithm is applied as a preprocessing step, before state-of-the-art object detection. The detected objects and persons are highlighted in the user’s augmented reality display. The proposed method is shown to increase detection accuracy and confidence. Testing in realistic environments provides an initial evaluation of the method, both in terms of image processing and of usefulness to first responders. |
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Information Technologies Institute; Information Technologies Institute; Information Technologies Institute; Information Technologies Institute |
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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/YOMA9043 |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2521 |
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Claudio Paliotta; Klaus Ening; Sigurd Mørkved Albrektsen |
| Title |
Micro indoor-drones (MINs) for localization of 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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881-889 |
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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. |
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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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18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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claudio.paliotta@sintef.no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2380 |
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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 |
| Year |
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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no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2511 |
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Paulini, M.S.; Duran, D.; Rice, M.; Andrekanic, A.; Suri, N. |
| Title |
KENNEL Threat Detection Boxes for First Responder Situational Awareness and Risk Management |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 20th International ISCRAM Conference |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2023 |
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208-219 |
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Situational Awareness; Hazard Detection; Microsensors; Sensor Fusion; Risk Management |
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KENNEL is a deployable IoT-based system consisting of a network of unattended ground sensors, known as Threat Detection Boxes (TDBs), which may be outfitted with any variety of custom and commercial-off-the-shelf sensors for hazard detection. The KENNEL system fills a technological gap for sensor fusion, interpretation, and real-time alerting via existing information management systems, such as Team Awareness Kit (TAK). First responders face a critical need for improved situational awareness, detection, and response to hazardous events. KENNEL provides a first of its kind, low-cost sensing & data fusion platform that is highly extensible, configurable, and self-sustaining, opening a world of modernization and innovation possibilities across the first responder domain. TDBs may also be statically or ad hoc deployed, improving flexibility, stand-off hazard detection, and resilience in the operational domain. From critical infrastructure monitoring to wearables, the system affords timeliness of critical information for effective risk management and increased personnel safety. |
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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RISD); Institute for Human and Machine Cognition; Institute for Human and Machine Cognition; Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RISD); Institute for Human and Machine Cognition |
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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/PCYP5515 |
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no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2519 |
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Lorscheidt, J.; Wehbe, B.; Cesar, D.; Becker, T.; Vögele, T. |
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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 |
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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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Technologies for First Responders |
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http://dx.doi.org/10.59297/KNWQ3005 |
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no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2515 |
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Samuel Auclair; Pierre Gehl; Mickael Delatre; Christophe Debray; Philippe Méresse |
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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 |
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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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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no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2452 |
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Ophélie Morand; Caroline Rizza; Stéphane Safin; Robert Larribau |
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Improving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by Building Trust between Dispatchers and Citizens through Simulation Workshop |
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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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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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Technologies for First Responders |
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no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2456 |
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Masahiro Watanabe; Yu Ozawa; Kenichi Takahashi; Eri Takane; Tetsuya Kimura; Soichiro Suzuki; Kenjiro Tadakuma; Giancarlo Marafioti; Terje Mugaas; Miltiadis Koutsokeras; Satoshi Tadokoro |
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Hardware Design and Tests of SMURF V1 Platform for Searching Survivors in Debris Cones |
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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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849-866 |
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Search and rescue (SaR), miniaturized mobile robot, wheeled robot, remotely operated vehicle (ROV), emergency responder |
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When a large-scale disaster such as earthquake occurs, a huge number of victims will be trapped under debris in a wide area. Rescue activities in debris are technically not easy and endanger the first responders. There are several methods for improving safety and efficiency of rescue operation, but their availability is limited to a certain area or short operating time. Our project called CURSOR is developing tools to comprehensively search victims using a large number of ground-based robots entering debris transported by aerial drones. Here we show the development of the exploration robot collecting information with several sensors. The robot system was designed based on the requirements and performance was evaluated by ruggedization tests and mobility tests. No critical problem was found in the durability, and the mobility showed as the same as the ordinary wheel. To improve the mobility, we are planning to apply a proposed unique track mechanism. |
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Tough Cyberphysical AI Research Center, Tohoku University; Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University; Tough Cyberphysical AI Research Center, Tohoku University; Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University; Department of System Safet |
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Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
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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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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watanabe.masahiro@rm.is.tohoku.ac.jp |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2378 |
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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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913-921 |
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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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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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cecilia.hammar.wijkmark@hvl.no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2383 |
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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 |
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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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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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no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2457 |
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Spyros Chrysanthopoulos; Theofanis Kapetanakis; Giannis Chaidemenos; Stelios Vernardos; Harris Georgiou; Claudio Rossi |
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Emergency Response in Recent Urban/Suburban Disaster Events in Attica: Technology Gaps, Limitations and Lessons Learned |
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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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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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Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
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English |
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English |
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978-1-949373-27-88 |
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2411-3474 |
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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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harris@xgeorgio.info |
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2289 |
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Christoph Lamers |
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Electronic Visualization for Situational Awareness in Control Rooms |
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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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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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Technologies for First Responders |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2466 |
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| Author |
Henry Agsten |
| Title |
Effects of Smartphone-Based Alerting on Reducing Arrival Times for Volunteer Fire Departments |
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Conference Article |
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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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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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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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978-1-949373-27-89 |
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2411-3475 |
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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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ha@alarm-dispatcher.de |
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2290 |
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