Assessment of Current and Potential Uses of Mobile Technology for Haitian Relief and Development Effort

2010年1月12日地震后，海地目前的局势提供了一个重要机会，可以对移动的通信的潜力进行可行性研究，以加强危机期间和之后利益攸关方之间的协调。 必须对电信在海地救灾工作中的作用进行时间敏感的研究。 研究小组通过海地的高等教育和社区协会网络，将技术专长与有效的实地联络结合起来。 其目标是：（1）评估危机期间和之后的网络可访问性;（2）评估机构间协调的程度;（3）评估当前移动的通信技术的使用情况。 研究问题解决了一些主要的考虑因素，在实施下一代协调和响应系统。 本研究旨在为未来的研究提供基础，包括为未来极端事件的响应者创建协作工具，培训方法和模拟材料。 与海地丰德瓦大学的伙伴关系是研究计划的一个组成部分。 该提案小组已在海地的交通，住房，食品和水的具体安排。该奖项是由美国国家科学基金会的国际科学和工程办公室（OISE）共同资助。布鲁斯汉密尔顿项目主任环境可持续性3/19/10

Following the earthquake of January 12, 2010, the current situation in Haiti provides an important opportunity to perform a feasibility study of the potential for mobile communications to enhance coordination between stakeholders both during and after the crisis. It is essential to conduct time sensitive research on the role of telecommunications in the Haitian disaster relief effort. The research team combines technical expertise with effective ground-level liaison through higher education and community association networks in Haiti. The goals are to (1) Assess network accessibility during and after the crisis; (2) Assess the level of interagency coordination; (3) Assess current use of mobile communication technology. The research questions address some of the principal considerations in the implementation of next generation coordination and response systems. This study is intended to provide a foundation for future research including the creation of collaborative tools, training approaches, and simulation materials for respondents to future extreme events. A partnership with the University of Fondwa, Haiti is an integral element of the research plan. The proposing team has made specific arrangements for transportation, housing, food, and water in Haiti.This award is co-funded by NSF's Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE).Bruce HamiltonProgram DirectorEnvironmental Sustainability3/19/10