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Vitor A M Jorge1, Roger Granada2, Renan G Maidana3
1School of Technology, Pontíficia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS 90619-900, Brazil. vitormj@ita.br.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 13, 2019
Summary
Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) are crucial for disaster management, but research often focuses on technology, not application. This survey clarifies USV roles in disaster response, identifying gaps for future development.
Area of Science:
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- Disaster Management
- Marine Technology
Background:
- Disaster robotics utilizes aerial, ground, and underwater platforms.
- Research on Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) for disaster management is fragmented.
- The specific importance of USVs across disaster management phases is unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide the first comprehensive survey on USV applications in disaster management (DM).
- To clarify the current roles and importance of USVs in various DM phases.
- To identify research gaps and guide future USV development for disaster response.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of USV applications in disaster management.
- Analysis of current research trends, focusing on technological aspects versus DM importance.
- Synthesis of existing knowledge, including author contributions and lessons learned.
Main Results:
- Few USVs have been deployed in actual disaster scenarios.
- Most research emphasizes USV hardware and software, like Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC).
- The direct impact and importance of USVs for DM phases are underexplored.
Conclusions:
- USVs hold significant potential for disaster management, yet their practical application is limited.
- Future research should prioritize demonstrating the value of USVs in real disaster scenarios.
- Addressing identified research gaps will enhance USV integration into effective DM strategies.
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