View No. 4 (2015): Path planning for first responders in the presence of moving obstacles

Zhiyong Wang

198 pages

ISBN 978-9461864772

Published: 2015-06-03

Book (Full version)

  • Navigation services have gained much importance for all kinds of human activities ranging from tourist navigation to support of rescue teams in disaster management. However, despite the considerable amount of route guidance research that has been performed, many issues that are related to navigation for first responders still need to be addressed.

    During disasters, emergencies can result in different types of moving obstacles (e.g., fires, plumes, floods), which make some parts of...