Autonomous data collection for Disaster management: location aspects

Abstract

In Search and Rescue (SaR) operations, Autonomous system dedicated to data collection meant for the rescuers constitute a good way to detect buried people under debris. For example, a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) coupled to an autonomous system, constitutes a very efficient tool available for accessing unreachable domains for the rescuers. Such areas are characterised by very hostile conditions. These are dangerous zones due to their instability, and due to the difficulty to move in this environment, for instance: holes, geological breaches, narrow passages, etc. The possibilities to block the autonomous system in the hostile environment and to lose it are very important aspects that need to be addressed.