In this paper, we introduce a new paradigm for Search-and-Rescue Operations (SAROs)
after large-scale disasters, assuming wireless network cells are partially operational (called …

We introduce a new approach for Search-and-Rescue Operations (SAROs) to search for
survivors after large-scale disasters, assuming the wireless communication network cells are …

Extreme natural phenomena are occurring more frequently everyday in the world,
challenging, among others, the infrastructure of communication networks. For instance, the …

Device-to-device (D2D) communications serve as an alternative to cellular networks to
enable communication for public safety networks (PSNs). A key requirement for PSNs is to …

Following a large-scale disaster such as an earthquake or a hurricane, existing
communication (eg, cellular towers) and other infrastructures (eg, power lines, roads etc.) …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are considered one of the most promising emerging
technologies to support rescue teams in disaster management and relief operations …

Recently, given that emergencies are uncertain, complex and unpredictable, and,
especially, sudden public crisis events have extremely destructive effects on our society, it …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have the potential of being used as flying base stations to
facilitate a disaster-resilient communication network. However, the optimal placement of …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) swarm networks have been presented as a promising
paradigm for conducting monitoring, and inter-connecting tasks in unattended or even …

Natural and man-made disasters have often consequences on service availability in a
wireless access network, provoking a progressively degraded performance or even the lack …