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Author Michael Morin; Irène Abi-Zeid; Claude-Guy Quimper; Oscar Nilo pdf  openurl
  Title Decision Support for Search and Rescue Response Planning Type Conference Article
  Year (down) 2017 Publication Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management Abbreviated Journal Iscram 2017  
  Volume Issue Pages 973-984  
  Keywords Search and Rescue response; search planning; optimization; mixed-integer linear program; multiple rectangular search area  
  Abstract Planning, controlling and coordinating search and rescue operations is complex and time is crucial for survivors who must be found quickly. The search planning phase is especially important when the location of the incident is unknown. We propose, implement, solve, and evaluate mathematical models for the multiple rectangular search area problem. The objective is to define optimal or near-optimal feasible search areas for the available search and rescue units that maximize the probability of success. We compare our new model to an existing model on problem instances of realistic size. Our results show that we are able to generate, in a reasonable time, near optimal operationally feasible plans for searches conducted in vast open spaces. In an operational context, this research can increase the chances of finding s urvivors. Ultimately, as our models get implemented in the Canadian Coast Guard search planning tool, this can translate into more lives being saved.  
  Address Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Operations and Decision Systems, Université Laval, Québec, Canada; Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Université Laval, Québec  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Iscram Place of Publication Albi, France Editor Tina Comes, F.B., Chihab Hanachi, Matthieu Lauras, Aurélie Montarnal, eds  
  Language English Summary Language English Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2411-3387 ISBN Medium  
  Track Response and Recovery Expedition Conference 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number Serial 2081  
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Author Michael Morin; Irène Abi-Zeid; Thanh Tung Nguyen; Luc Lamontagne; Patrick Maupin pdf  isbn
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  Title Search and surveillance in emergency situations – A gis-based approach to construct optimal visibility graphs Type Conference Article
  Year (down) 2013 Publication ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management Abbreviated Journal ISCRAM 2013  
  Volume Issue Pages 452-457  
  Keywords Computational geometry; Information systems; Integer programming; Space surveillance; Emergency situation; Gis-based; Integer Linear Programming; Maximum coverage; Search and rescue; Set cover; Terrain data; Visibility graphs; Geographic information systems  
  Abstract We present a methodology to construct optimal visibility graphs from vector and raster terrain data based on the integration of Geographic Information Systems, computational geometry, and integer linear programming. In an emergency situation, the ability to observe an environment, completely or partially, is crucial when searching an area for survivors, missing persons, intruders or anomalies. We first analyze inter-visibility using computational geometry and GIS functions. Then, we optimize the visibility graphs by choosing vertices in a way to either maximize coverage with a given number of watchers or to minimize the number of watchers needed for full coverage.  
  Address Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada; Department of Operations and Decision Systems, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada; Defence Research and Development Canada, Valcartier, QC, Canada  
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  Publisher Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie Place of Publication KIT; Baden-Baden Editor T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller  
  Language English Summary Language English Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 2411-3387 ISBN 9783923704804 Medium  
  Track Emergency Management Information Systems Expedition Conference 10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management  
  Notes Approved no  
  Call Number Serial 786  
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