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Disaster Coverage Predication for the Emerging Tethered Balloon Technology: Capability for Preparedness, Detection,
Saeed H Alsamhi1, Mohd Samar Ansari2, Navin S Rajput3
11Department of Electronics Engineering,AMU and IBB University,Ibb,Yemen.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|August 10, 2017
Summary
Tethered Balloon technology offers a robust solution for disaster communication, significantly improving rescue team performance and coverage during emergencies. This innovative approach enhances preparedness, mitigation, and recovery efforts.
Area of Science:
- Disaster management and emergency communication systems.
- Wireless communication infrastructure resilience.
Background:
- Disasters, including natural hazards and terrorist acts, severely disrupt wireless communication, hindering rescue operations.
- Effective communication is critical for reducing casualties and improving emergency response during catastrophic events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose Tethered Balloon technology as a solution for disaster preparedness, detection, mitigation, and recovery assessment.
- To enhance communication services and reduce mortality and morbidity during disasters.
Main Methods:
- The Tethered Balloon system is being developed as a simple solution for emergency medical communication in disaster areas.
- Applicable to most disaster types, excluding storms, it focuses on improving rescue and relief team performance.
Main Results:
- The proposed Tethered Balloon technology demonstrates a large disaster coverage area.
- Rescue and research teams experience improved performance and higher priority within the coverage zone.
Conclusions:
- Tethered Balloon technology is suitable for all phases of disaster management: preparedness, mitigation, and recovery.
- The system ensures effective and efficient coordination of relief teams before, during, and after a disaster.
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