UAVs as a tool for optimizing boat-supported flood evacuation operations

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dc.contributor.authorMoussa, Lara G.
dc.contributor.authorDiaconu, Raluca
dc.contributor.authorWatt, Michael S.
dc.contributor.authorMuñoz, Enrique
dc.contributor.authorCasado, Monica Rivas
dc.contributor.authorBroadbent, Eben North
dc.contributor.authorBruscolini, Margherita
dc.contributor.authorDoaemo, Willie
dc.contributor.authorMohan, Midhun
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-15T12:43:44Z
dc.date.available2024-11-15T12:43:44Z
dc.date.freetoread2024-11-15
dc.date.issued2024-10-29
dc.date.pubOnline2024-10-29
dc.description.abstractThe frequency and intensity of flood events are increasing year by year as a result of climate change. This poses significant threats to human settlements and adversely affects biodiversity, agriculture, and infrastructure. One of the most prominent and traditional flood evacuation approaches is through the use of boats. Nonetheless, serious challenges exist with respect to determining the optimal deployment locations, routes, and timing. Given research advances in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) sector—and their ability to offer real-time data and aerial monitoring services—we argue that their applications could help enhance boat-supported flood evacuation operations. In this opinion piece, we explore new opportunities for disaster management and underscore the advantages of integrating UAVs into flood evacuation methodologies, including areas of rapid field assessment, optimal route planning, and improved coordination between rescue boats. Notwithstanding the potential of UAVs, we emphasize several gaps to be explored in terms of large-scale data management/processing, regulatory limitations, and technological know-how. Furthermore, we provide recommendations for bolstering boat deployment protocols, disaster preparedness training programs, policy frameworks, and emergency response systems, which could maximize their efficacy in flood evacuation scenarios.
dc.description.journalNameDrones
dc.identifier.citationMoussa LG, Diaconu R, Watt MS, et al., (2024) UAVs as a tool for optimizing boat-supported flood evacuation operations. Drones, Volume 8, Issue 11, October 2024, Article number 621en_UK
dc.identifier.eissn2504-446X
dc.identifier.elementsID556641
dc.identifier.issn2504-446X
dc.identifier.issueNo11
dc.identifier.paperNo621
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3390/drones8110621
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/23182
dc.identifier.volumeNo8
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMDPIen_UK
dc.publisher.urihttps://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/8/11/621
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject46 Information and Computing Sciencesen_UK
dc.subject40 Engineeringen_UK
dc.subjectflood rescue servicesen_UK
dc.subjectdisaster managementen_UK
dc.subjectclimate changeen_UK
dc.subjectUnmanned Aerial Vehiclesen_UK
dc.subjectdronesen_UK
dc.subjectremote sensingen_UK
dc.titleUAVs as a tool for optimizing boat-supported flood evacuation operationsen_UK
dc.typeArticle
dcterms.dateAccepted2024-10-22

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