Rescue Beacon
Authors
Lundberg, Martin ; Andersen, Sebastian Hougaard ; Jensen, Peter Byrial
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2019
Submitted on
2019-06-06
Pages
169
Abstract
Dette speciale, udført af ingeniørstuderende i industriel design ved Aalborg Universitet i samarbejde med Joint Arctic Command, beskriver udviklingen af et designforslag, der skal hjælpe sejlere i nødsituationer i Arktis. Løsningen er tænkt som meningsfuld hjælp, der er tilpasset situationen, uden at begrænse brugerens mobilitet eller funktion i hverdagens sejlads. Fordi tid er afgørende for overlevelse i det barske klima, er hovedfunktionen muligheden for hurtigt at tilkalde hjælp via en oppustelig signalmarkør, der kan kastes ud fra båden. Den skal også gøre det lettere for redningshold at finde de nødstedte under redningsoperationer (Search and Rescue, SAR). Målet er at reducere tiden, før hjælpen når frem, og dermed øge chancen for overlevelse. Designet bygger på et feltstudie blandt sejlere i Grønland og en brugercentreret designproces. Løsningen og de underliggende principper er afprøvet i småskalaforsøg og gennem interviews med brugere og interessenter, og resultaterne peger på væsentlige forbedringer i forhold til den nuværende situation. Projektet munder ud i et integreret designforslag med specifikationer for konstruktion, design, interaktion og business case.
This thesis, carried out by Industrial Design engineering students at Aalborg University in collaboration with Joint Arctic Command, presents a design proposal to help sailors during emergencies in Arctic waters. The solution is intended to provide meaningful, situation-specific support without limiting the user’s mobility or normal use when not in an emergency. Because time is critical for survival in this extreme environment, the core feature is the ability to signal for help using an inflatable beacon that can be dropped from the boat. It also makes it easier for rescuers to locate people in Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. The goal is to shorten the time until aid arrives and thereby improve chances of survival. The design is based on a field study with sailors in Greenland and follows a user-centered process. The solution and its sub-principles were validated through small-scale tests and interviews with users and stakeholders, indicating significant improvements over the current situation observed. The project results in an integrated design proposal with specifications for construction, product design, interaction, and a business case.
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