IngentaConnect Mobile analytics for emergency response and training

Authors: Kim, SungYe¹; Maciejewski, Ross¹; Ostmo, Karl¹; Delp, Edward J¹; Collins, Timothy F¹; Ebert, David S¹

Source: Information Visualization, Volume 7, Number 1, 2008 , pp. 77-88(12)

Abstract:

During emergency response events, situational awareness is critical in effectively managing and safe-guarding civilians and in-field personnel. To better support both command center controllers and in-field operators, we have developed a mobile visual analytics tool to help enhance situational awareness and support rapid decision making. Our mobile visual analytics tool consists of a 2D/3D visualization component, which shows personnel-related information, situational and static scene-related information, integrated multi media playback functionality for personnel outfitted with cameras, and fast-forward/rewind capabilities for reviewing events. Our current system has been employed in the evaluation of two different scenarios: a simulated evacuation of The Station nightclub fire that occurred in Rhode Island during 2003 and a testing exercise for a rescue operation in an elementary school. Our system has been deployed on a Dell Axim X51v PDA, an OQO 02, and on a Sprint PCS Vision^SM smart device PPC-6700.Information Visualization (2008) 7, 77-88; doi:10.1057/palgrave.ivs.9500168

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.ivs.9500168

Affiliations: 1: 1Purdue University Regional Visualization and Analytics Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, U.S.A.

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