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Tethered Balloon Technology in Design Solutions for Rescue and Relief Team Emergency Communication Services.
Saeed Hamood Alsamhi1, Mohd Samar Ansari2, Ou Ma3
11Aerospace School,Tsinghua University,China;AMU, India and IBB University,Yemen.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|May 24, 2018
Summary
Tethered balloon technology enhances emergency communication during disasters, improving rescue team performance and reducing casualties. This solution addresses wireless network disruptions caused by natural hazards or terrorist acts.
Area of Science:
- Disaster management
- Wireless communication networks
- Emergency medical services
Background:
- Disasters disrupt essential wireless communication infrastructure, hindering critical emergency functions like search and rescue.
- Effective communication is paramount for disaster recovery operations and minimizing casualties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose tethered balloon technology as a solution for reliable emergency communication during catastrophic events.
- To enhance the performance of rescue and relief teams through improved communication services.
Main Methods:
- Utilized tethered balloon technology for emergency communication.
- Employed OPNET Modeler 14.5 for network simulation.
- Integrated ad hoc tools to support the simulation environment.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated significant improvement in the performance of rescue and relief teams.
- Showcased the effectiveness of tethered balloons in supporting emergency medical communication.
- Validated the proposed technology's potential to reduce mortality and morbidity during disaster recovery.
Conclusions:
- Tethered balloon technology offers a viable and efficient solution for maintaining critical communication services during disasters.
- The proposed system significantly enhances the capabilities of first responders, leading to better disaster outcomes.
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