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DIORAMA: dynamic information collection and resource tracking architecture.

Aura Ganz¹, Xunyi Yu, James Schafer

¹Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts, 01003, USA.

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference

|November 25, 2010

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DIORAMA, a real-time decision support framework, uses RFID technology to track emergency responders and victims during disasters. This system significantly improves triage, treatment, and evacuation times compared to traditional paper methods.

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Area of Science:

Disaster Management
Health Informatics
Real-time Systems

Background:

Traditional disaster response relies on manual processes like paper triage tags, which are time-consuming and prone to errors.
Efficient tracking of emergency responders and victims is crucial for effective disaster management and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce DIORAMA, a real-time scalable decision support framework for disaster scenarios.
To enhance the accuracy and speed of victim triage, treatment, and evacuation using technology.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a framework utilizing Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for real-time tracking.
Development of a web-based interface displaying a satellite map with icons for paramedics and victims.

Main Results:

DIORAMA demonstrated improved accuracy in tracking emergency personnel and victims.
Significant reduction in the time required for triage, treatment, and evacuation processes compared to traditional methods.
Real-time data visualization of the disaster scene through a web interface.

Conclusions:

DIORAMA offers a technologically advanced solution for improving disaster response efficiency.
The framework's real-time data collection and resource tracking capabilities enhance situational awareness and decision-making.
RFID technology integration in DIORAMA provides a scalable and accurate method for managing emergency events.