Mobile Application Goal
Implement a mobile application to support the operation of a GIS-based intelligent emergency response system (GIERS) (Kwan and Lee, 2005) that uses a 3D geocoding technology for locations in large buildings. The application will aim to facilitate quick response to emergencies on multi-level structures using existing network technologies. The mobile application will be a key component in the overall project in order to further the gathering of real-time data to aid in the decision making process. This will allow emergency managers to respond to emergencies accurately, and evaluate and implement emergency response plans accordingly.
Along with providing remote data gathering capabilities, the mobile application will serve as a secondary means of communication between dispatchers and emergency responders. By using informative visualizations we hope to provide a means to guide responders through complex urban structures to points of interest within the building. In combination with our desktop application, the mobile application will provide a comprehensive set of tools to reduce the amount of time required to respond to emergencies in large and complex structures.
Functionality
· Device
o Provide a UI that is fully integrated for mobile use
o Use network connections such as Wi-Fi or 3G
o Effectively visualize key data
o Useful in an emergency situation
o Use GPS or cell phone triangulation to locate users
· Application
o Allow connection to Postgresql database or web interface
o Allow editing and viewing of certain data
o Send/receive data efficiently
o Display real time information from data source
o Allow users to easily identify/flag critical information (blocked hallways, stairways, room destinations)
o Intuitive and easy to use
o Allow multiple user types with different levels of access
o Allow self-location of mobile users using GPS or triangulation
o Allow reporting of different emergency types (fires, flood, chemical spill, etc.)
o Provide interactive navigational guidance to critical locations
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