| Record |
| Author |
Michael Morin; Irène Abi-Zeid; Claude-Guy Quimper; Oscar Nilo |
| Title |
Decision Support for Search and Rescue Response Planning |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2017 |
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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 |
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Publisher  |
Iscram |
Place of Publication |
Albi, France |
Editor |
Tina Comes, F.B., Chihab Hanachi, Matthieu Lauras, Aurélie Montarnal, eds |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
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| ISSN |
2411-3387 |
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| Track |
Response and Recovery |
Expedition |
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Conference |
14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management |
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Serial |
2081 |
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