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RDSP: Rapidly Deployable Wireless Ad Hoc System for Post-Disaster Management
Ajmal Khan1, Adnan Munir1, Zeeshan Kaleem2
1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad-Attock Campus, Attock 43600, Pakistan.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 23, 2020
Summary
A new rapidly deployable system (RDSP) enhances post-disaster communication for first responders and victims. It uses novel routing algorithms to ensure reliable location sharing, improving rescue efforts.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Emergency Response Technology
Background:
- Disaster scenarios often lead to critical communication infrastructure failure.
- Effective communication is vital for coordinating rescue efforts and aiding survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate a rapidly deployable system (RDSP) for post-disaster communication.
- To improve connectivity for first responders and victims in affected areas.
Main Methods:
- Developed a system (RDSP) with client, relay, and server devices.
- Implemented a novel routing scheme including Dynamic ID Assignment (DIA) and Minimum Maximum Neighbor (MMN) algorithms.
- Evaluated the system's performance in an outdoor university campus environment.
Main Results:
- The RDSP system demonstrated reduced message delivery delay.
- Improved message delivery ratio was observed.
- Lower communication overhead was achieved compared to existing methods.
Conclusions:
- The RDSP system effectively re-establishes communication in post-disaster scenarios.
- The novel routing scheme enhances the reliability and efficiency of location information sharing.
- The system offers a viable solution for critical first response applications.
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