Paper Info
Title
Technical capabilities of the IEEE MOVE emergency relief vehicle.
Abstract
Whenever a natural disaster strikes, many IEEE members wish they could go to help. IEEE volunteers have always been quick to rally around a meaningful technology initiative designed to educate young and old, alike, and provide social benefit and comfort to others. IEEE is offering a mobile emergency relief program committed to assisting victims of natural disasters with short-term communications, computer, and power solutions. These temporary emergency relief provisions will help people stay connected and make sure they can access the help they need. The method of providing these services is through the IEEE-USA-sponsored MOVE Vehicle. This vehicle has a large array of technology available which will support affected victims by providing USB-based charging devices, by displaying information provided by relief organizations, and by making two-way communications available (on a limited basis). IEEE volunteers will deploy the vehicle at the request of the American Red Cross Organization to disaster areas. Volunteers will maintain the equipment and distribute power devices. When the vehicle is not deployed, IEEE volunteers will also conduct community outreach and learning opportunities for the general public in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This is a strategic opportunity to maximize public awareness for IEEE, increase public awareness of engineering, encourage STEM-related activities, educate and encourage more students in pursuing a career in engineering. This paper will describe the specific technology deployed in the IEEE MOVE vehicle. In particular, the solar charging and diesel generator charging capabilities will be described, as well as the power distribution methodologies employed. The paper will also describe the equipment needed and system design for two-way data communications available in the vehicle.
Year
Venue
Keywords
2016
IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference Proceedings
emergency response,technology outreach,command center,satellite Wi-Fi,battery charging,STEM
Field
DocType
ISSN
Telecommunications,Public awareness,Computer security,Outreach,Systems design,Natural disaster,Engineering,Diesel generator,USB
Conference
2377-6919
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
0
Authors
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Grayson W. Randall101.35
James M. Conrad212.72
Gregg Vaughn301.35
Mary Ellen Randall401.69
Percy F. Shadwell500.68