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| Author | Delia Berrouard; Krisztina Cziner; Adrian Boukalov | ||||
| Title | Emergency scenario user perspective in public safety communication systems | Type | Conference Article | ||
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2006 | Publication | Proceedings of ISCRAM 2006 – 3rd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | Abbreviated Journal | ISCRAM 2006 |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 386-396 | ||
| Keywords | Information systems; Spatial distribution; Telecommunication; Communication technologies; Emergency response; Emergency situation; Information flows; Organization structures; Public safety; Public safety communications; User study; Emergency services | ||||
| Abstract | In the area of emergency response communication technologies, consideration of organization structure is critical in order to begin the understanding of user needs and optimize the development of effective technologies. User studies were carried out during the Wireless Deployable Network System European project-WIDENS. This paper discusses the information flow and spatial distribution of different European organizations involved in emergency response for various large-scale scenarios. The paper presents the operational view of emergency situation and related communication flows in several countries. Key results revealed that similarities exist in organizational roles, holding specific responsibilities in terms of location and task. Hierarchical arrangements and information flow may also be similar. However, difficulties lie in the efficient transmission of information due to slow information flow. Spatial distribution of personnel varies for scenarios. Future European studies are recommended for the advancement of our understanding of these newly addressed issues in public safety communication technologies and the needs of users in Europe. | ||||
| Address | Communication laboratory, Helsinki University of Technology (HUT), P.O: Box 2300, Fin-02015 Hut, Finland | ||||
| Corporate Author | Thesis | ||||
| Publisher | Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium | Place of Publication | Newark, NJ | Editor | B. Van de Walle, M. Turoff |
| Language | English | Summary Language | English | Original Title | |
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| ISSN | 2411-3387 | ISBN | 9090206019; 9789090206011 | Medium | |
| Track | RESEARCH METHODS IN CRISIS DECISION MAKING | Expedition | Conference | 3rd International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management | |
| Notes | Approved | no | |||
| Call Number | Serial | 315 | |||
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