Design of a mobile ad hoc network communication app for disaster recovery

Allan Goncalves, Carlos Silva, Patricia Morreale

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Abstract

The utility of mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) during disaster recovery is well-known. Dynamic networks offer particular advantages in post-disaster circumstances, permitting first-responders to prioritize the use of humanitarian and repair resources in emergency situations caused by extreme weather such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and snow storms. Real-time data and information sharing, using a mobile app, has been expanded from the individual point-to-point communication or 'hot-spots' to dynamically built, with virtual hub-and-spoke topology, mobile ad hoc networks. The MANET approach, supported by a mobile app, makes the disaster recovery more efficient, both in monitoring the scope of the damage and in coordinating appropriate recovery and relief missions. The integrated approach of a mobile app and MANETs can ultimately save lives and reduce the time needed for critical service to be restored.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2014 IEEE 28th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, IEEE WAINA 2014
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages121-126
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781479926527
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event28th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, IEEE WAINA 2014 - Victoria, BC, Canada
Duration: 13 May 201416 May 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2014 IEEE 28th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, IEEE WAINA 2014

Conference

Conference28th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, IEEE WAINA 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVictoria, BC
Period13/05/1416/05/14

Keywords

  • disaster recovery
  • mobile ad hoc networks (MANET)
  • mobile app
  • real-time network data

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