Abstract:
The development of computerised information systems for large scale emergency
management is lacking. These systems could present information and
support information transfer across shifts. This is important as providing
timely information is critical for efficient search and rescue operations in an
emergency environment. This thesis contributes the design and prototype
implementation for an interactive visualisation, called RescueTime, which is
then evaluated. The evaluation showed that RescueTime is as effective as a
traditional tool used by emergency managers. This demonstrates the feasibility
of designing and developing larger information systems, for the purpose
of emergency management.