Wearable sensors for avalanche victims

This paper addresses the need for wearable sensing technologies for locating victims of avalanches. They look at the effectiveness of various wireless technologies and the importance of various kinds of information. There is a lack of understanding of first-person perspective of the victim, as well as usability evaluations by rescuers. There is also questions about what technologies are socially and physically appropriate for wearing during a fun sporting activity. The sensing technologies could be useful for other wearable applications or to facilitate knowledge between other types of groups. It's commendable that the device is being designed to withstand harsh conditions as many mobile are less than reliable when something unfortunate happens.

Applying wearable sensors to avalanche rescue, 2003, 9 pgs
Florian Michahellesa, Peter Mattera, Albrecht Schmidt, Bernt Schielea
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