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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/77097092-77E3-41DF-BAA3-065EFB4433A5 | ||
| Year | 2025 | ||
| Type of Item | Diploma Work | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | Konstantinos Charalampakis, "Design and implementation of an augmented reality system for navigation, team coordination, and real-time data visualization in firefighting operations", Diploma Work, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Greece, 2025 https://doi.org/10.26233/heallink.tuc.103484 | ||
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This thesis explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance the safety and effectiveness of firefighters in emergency situations. The research focuses on the design and implementation of an AR system developed for Microsoft HoloLens 2, aimed at supporting firefighting team leaders during real-time wildfire emergency operations. The system integrates GPS positions of team members, real-time fire locations, a fire spread simulation, and weather information into an interactive AR interface that overlays vital information directly into the user’s field of view.The proposed system is built using Unity and the Mixed Reality Toolkit (MRTK3), and it includes features such as a dynamic user interface, a 3D map powered by Mapbox, routing and navigation functionality, and real-time monitoring of fire activity and weather data, by visualizing the data in the AR scene. The AR system is designed to enhance operational awareness and enable safer, more efficient management of wildfire emergencies.The system was evaluated in collaboration with an experienced firefighter to assess its usability and effectiveness in a realistic environment. Initial feedback highlighted that the system’s features could be useful in real-world scenarios to improve situational awareness and decision-making, along with some suggestionsfor further improvements.Overall, this thesis demonstrates how AR technology can be leveraged to support critical decision-making and coordination during emergencies to improve the safety and efficiency of firefighting operations. The research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on AR applications in emergency management and provides a foundation for future developments in this field.
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