A user centred design evaluation of the potential benefits of advanced wireless sensor networks for fire-in-tunnel emergency response
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- 作者：Andrew May ; Val Mitchell ; John Piper
- 关键词：User centred design ; Simulation ; Tunnel fire ; Emergency response ; Wireless sensor network
- 刊名：Fire Safety Journal
- 出版年：January, 2014
- 年：2014
- 卷：63
- 期：Complete
- 页码：79-88
- 全文大小：986 K
文摘
This study aimed to assess, from an end-user perspective, the potential role of reconfigurable wireless networks in responding to a fire-in-tunnel incident. The study was based on a multi-media, scenario-based simulation of an incident, and assessment of the benefits and drawbacks of the new technology by subject matter experts in relation to their operational goals, with particular emphasis on support for situation awareness. Advanced wireless networks were shown to have considerable potential for improving the effectiveness, efficiency and confidence of emergency responders at various phases in a fire-in-tunnel incident, due to access to more accurate, complete and reliable information. A key requirement was to ensure that new technologies provided the right information, not just more information, at the point of need.