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Andreas Meissner; Zhou Wang; Wolfgang Putz; Jan Grimmer |
Title |
MIKoBOS-a mobile information and communication system for emergency response |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2006 – 3rd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
ISCRAM 2006 |
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Pages |
92-101 |
Keywords |
Disaster prevention; Information systems; Satellite communication systems; Disaster relief operations; Effectiveness and efficiencies; Emergency Response Information Systems; Information provision; Mobile C3I Clients; Mobile communications; Natural and man-made disasters; Satellite communications; Emergency services |
Abstract |
The role of communication and information provision in coping with natural and man-made disasters and emergency situations is becoming increasingly important. In this paper we present an integrated mobile information and communication system, MIKoBOS, for emergency response operations that enables reliable data communication within the emergency site as well as between the site and the headquarters. It provides the responsible personnel involved in the emergency operation at different levels with anytime-anywhere access to relevant information. Compared to traditional voice-dominated approaches, the proposed system can greatly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of communication and coordination during disaster relief operations. Promising experimental performance results are provided for use with a number of terrestrial and satellite networks. |
Address |
Fraunhofer IPSI, Germany; Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany |
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Publisher |
Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium |
Place of Publication |
Newark, NJ |
Editor |
B. Van de Walle, M. Turoff |
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English |
Summary Language |
English |
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ISSN |
2411-3387 |
ISBN |
9090206019; 9789090206011 |
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Track |
COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
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Conference |
3rd International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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764 |
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Author |
Marcel Van Berlo; Richelle Van Rijk; Eric F. T. Buiël |
Title |
A PC-based virtual environment for training team decision-making in high-risk situations |
Type |
Conference Article |
Year |
2005 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2005 – 2nd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
ISCRAM 2005 |
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Pages |
195-200 |
Keywords |
Fire extinguishers; Information systems; Personnel training; Virtual reality; Effectiveness and efficiencies; Firefighters; High-risk situations; Making decision; Team decision-making; Team training; Training program; Virtual training environments; Risk perception |
Abstract |
Live team training of firefighters has several disadvantages. Firstly, it is costly because many team members and training staff are involved. Secondly, not all team members have the same competency level, and some individuals may just not be ready to train in a team context. Thirdly, live training in high-risk situations is difficult and dangerous. Consequently, critical situations can not be trained adequately. Following a scenario-based and a rapid prototyping approach, we are designing and developing a pc-based virtual training environment to train individual firefighters in making decisions in a team context operating in high-risk situations. This individual training program can better prepare the firefighters for live training, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of these team-training exercises. In this paper we describe the training-method, we outline how this is technologically implemented and discuss how we are planning to test the prototype. |
Address |
TNO Defence, Security and Safety, Department of Training and Simulation, PO Box 23, 3769 ZG Soesterberg, Netherlands; TNO Defence, Security and Safety, Department of Training and Simulation, P.O. Box 96864, 2509 JG The Hague, Netherlands |
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Publisher |
Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium |
Place of Publication |
Brussels |
Editor |
B. Van de Walle, B. Carle |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
ISBN |
9076971099 |
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Track |
TRAINING AND GAMING SYSTEMS |
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Conference |
2nd International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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1035 |
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