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Last modified by Tjalling Haije on 2025/09/08 09:56
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7 7  * **Extreme Environments:** Operations can occur in extreme weather (freezing cold, heat, heavy rain) and at any time of day. Poor visibility from dust or darkness is common, as is high noise from tools and chaos (image here: low-visibility rubble environment). These factors add to responder fatigue and stress.
8 8  * **Logistical Challenges:** The area may have no electricity, water, or basic infrastructure. Teams establish a Base of Operations in the field, managing their own power, lighting, and supplies for self-sufficiency (often for 72+ hours). Communication networks might be down or unreliable, complicating coordination.
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10 -//Implications for System Design~:// The SYNERGISE system must be **rugged and reliable** in chaotic environments. Devices should be dust-proof, water-resistant, and operable in extreme temperatures. Interfaces need to be usable with gloves and in low-visibility or noisy conditions (e.g. bright displays, auditory/visual alerts). Environmental sensors (for toxins, structural movement, etc.) and situation awareness tools can enhance **responder safety**, aligning with **[[b. Human Factors>>Main.b\. Human Factors.WebHome]] **considerations of stress and workload. The challenging environment also informs our **[[c. Use Case with Claims>>2\. Specification.b\. Use Cases.WebHome]] **– for example, using drones for wide-area assessment when ground access is blocked.
10 +//Implications for System Design~:// The SYNERGISE system must be **rugged and reliable** in chaotic environments. Devices should be dust-proof, water-resistant, and operable in extreme temperatures. Interfaces need to be usable with gloves and in low-visibility or noisy conditions (e.g. bright displays, auditory/visual alerts). Environmental sensors (for toxins, structural movement, etc.) and situation awareness tools can enhance **responder safety**, aligning with **Human Factors** considerations of stress and workload. The challenging environment also informs our **[[c. Use Case with Claims>>2\. Specification.b\. Use Cases.WebHome]] **– for example, using drones for wide-area assessment when ground access is blocked.