JournalofSAR

UAVs for Wilderness Search and Rescue: Real-World Considerations and Technology Roadmap for Fixed Wing UAVs

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Ashvin Bashyam* and Jacob Guggenheim**Equal ContributionMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, USAEmail jguggenh@mit.edu http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/GLOX4896 Abstract Wilderness search and rescue is predominantly conducted by ground based teams, howeverits limitations have encouraged the use of alternative approaches. Aerial search and rescue providescomplementary capabilities as it has a higher areal coverage rate and can survey challenging terrainthat is not easily … Read more

Emergency Urban Search

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Nikola Dourtchev, Mark Witkowski, James Mardell and Robert Spence Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Imperial College London United Kingdom Email: ndourtchev@gmail.com http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/NYZQ3334 Abstract The use of a video camera to support search immediately raises the question “for target location,what is the most effective way of presenting video camera output to a human observer (‘spotter’)”. … Read more

Factors Influencing the Performance of Visual Distress Signals

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John D Bullough PhD FIESLighting Research CenterRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteUSAEmail bulloj@rpi.edu http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/TTFY9503 Abstract The present paper summarizes efforts undertaken to review the performance characteristics of visualdistress signals using light emitting diodes that might replace pyrotechnic-based flare distress signalsin the future. Field photometric measurements were made on board a rescue vessel and near theshore at a coastal … Read more

Raft on a Highline: Loads and Trim

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Chris Onions MResR3 Safety & Rescue LtdGlyndyfyrdwyCorwenLL21 9HH Loel Collins DProf PGCertInstitute of Coaching and PerformanceUniversity of Central LancashirePrestonPR1 2HE Email chris.onions@R3SAR.com http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/GOWD5240 Abstract This study examines the loads associated with the positioning of a 4.5m raft on a high line in movingwater. Testing was conducted within a flow-calibrated channel demonstrating representative streamvelocities typical (0.6 … Read more

Book Review: A practitioner’s study: about rope rescue rigging (Rhodes, 2014)

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Steve Glassey MEmerMgt PGCPM GCTSS CEM® FEPS Associate Director, Centre for Risk, Resilience & Renewal, University of Canterbury New Zealand Email steve.glassey@canterbury.ac.nz http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/NOEE7309 Introduction The title is somewhat misleading as I was expecting a higher level of analysis from a book referring itself to being a study. The book appears to cover topics of interest … Read more

Letter: The use of twitter as an early warning system for terrestrial search and rescue

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Ian Greatbatch PhD FRGS MEPS School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, Kingston University. United Kingdom Email I.Greatbatch@kingston.ac.uk http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/RXFF9800 Introduction Recently I was informed about an automated email alert system, set up for a local Lowland Search and Rescue team. The team carries out searches for lost and missing people in the British countryside, at … Read more

Emotional intelligence, coping style, and social support as predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder

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Jennifer Kelly Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derby. United Kingdom. Helen Scott Department of Clinical Psychology, Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent. United Kingdom. Hannah Bryan South Staffordshire and Shropshire NHS Foundation Trust, Stafford. United Kingdom. Email H.Scott@staffs.ac.uk (Corresponding Author: Dr Helen Scott). http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/DNUZ2513 Abstract Psychosocial factors operating during or after traumatic events are among the strongest predictors … Read more

Evidentiary data collection from Global Positioning Systems: A qualitative study from a Queensland Police Search Coordinator’s perspective

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Jeffrey Magnus BPolicing MEmergMgt Graduate, Australian Graduate School of Policing Charles Sturt University Australia Email: jeffmagnus@me.com http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/DBRX5832 Abstract This research focuses on the evidentiary issues of Global Positioning System (GPS) digital data collection in order to achieve consistency both within the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Legislative directives and also in methodical performance with other digital … Read more

Improving the performance of swift-water rescue quick release harnesses

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Loel Collins DProf PGCert University of Central Lancashire Preston United Kingdom Chris Onions MRes R3 Safety & Rescue Ltd Llangollen United Kingdom Email LCollins2@uclan.ac.uk http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/ELLJ4365 Abstract This paper considered the effectiveness of empathic design modifications to quick release harness design. It was found that the critical element in effecting a rapid and efficient release was … Read more

Volume 1, Issue 3

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http://dx.doi.org/10.61618/BALR7120 “Improving the performance of swift-water rescue quick release harnesses” Collins and Onions “Evidentiary data collection from Global Positioning Systems: A qualitative study from a Queensland Police Search Coordinator’s perspective” Magnus “Emotional intelligence, coping style, and social support as predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder” Kelly, Scott, and Bryan Letter: “The use of twitter as an early warning system … Read more