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GPS-based solution for tracking and protecting humanitarians in conflict zones
Published May 19, 2018 · V. Lanfranchi, N. Noori, T. Sirbu
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Abstract
The operational environment in which humanitarians operate is unstable and high-risk; when operating in such environments, time becomes a critical factor. Thus, real-time location systems (RTLS) are often deployed in the operational environment to provide awareness of the location of personnel and assets in real-time that would support an informed decision making in the event of responding to emergency. Whilst standard RTLS are very precise, they are not suitable to outdoor spaces; GPS position technology can be used to identify the location of objects and people and to track them. In this paper, first, we present a description of threat scenarios identified based on information from existing security incidents datasets and from interviews with aid workers and security professionals operating in high-risk regions. Second, we describe the implementation of a GPS-based real-time location tracking and alert system for humanitarians operating in conflict zones that supports the identified scenarios.
A GPS-based real-time location tracking and alert system can effectively protect and track humanitarians in conflict zones, supporting informed decision-making in emergency situations.
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