Recently, blockchain trustless properties started to be investigated to design cooperation
enforcement mechanisms in many systems. This paper presents a comprehensive and …

In disruption-tolerant networking (DTN), data is transmitted in a store-carry-forward fashion
from network node to network node. In this paper, we present an open source DTN …

In this paper, we present an approach to facilitate long-range device-to-device
communication via smartphones in crisis scenarios. Through a custom firmware for low-cost …

During and after the event of a crisis, means of communication are vital for civilians and
professional responders alike. In particular, technologies such as disruption-tolerant …

We present an approach to enable long-range device-to-device communication between
smartphones in crisis situations. Our approach is based on inexpensive and readily …

Infrastructureless wireless sensing is beneficial for environmental monitoring in various
application scenarios, such as in a disaster where it is vital for the operational planning of …

Unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are promising
assets to support rescue operations in natural or man-made disasters. Most UGVs and UAVs …

Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage; it is critical for those affected to access
information about conditions, loved ones, and resources. Prior work in the HCI and CSCW …

Reliable communication and emergency services are crucial for the success of crisis
response and management. However, today's emergency technologies used by rescuers …

When facing major crisis events, such as earthquakes, flooding, or attacks on infrastructure,
people start to organize within their neighborhoods. While this has historically been an …