Essays about: "SAR missions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words SAR missions.

1. 1. Human-Multi-Drone Interaction in Search and Rescue Systems under High Cognitive Workload

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Johanna Ahlskog; [2024]
   Keywords : Unmanned aerial vehicle; human-drone interaction; cognitive workload; trust; search and rescue; drone swarm; situational awareness; multi-drone systems;

   Abstract : Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), often referred to as drones, have seen increased use in search and rescue (SAR) missions. Traditionally, these missions involve manual control of each drone for aerial surveillance. READ MORE

3. 2. Real-Time Navigation for Swarms of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Satellites

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

   Author : Antoni Eritja Olivella; [2024]
   Keywords : SAR; Real-time orbit determination; Real-time baseline determination; swarms; satellite; formation flying;

   Abstract : The pursuit of precision and flexibility in satellite missions has led to an increased number of formation flying missions being developed. These systems consist of multiple satellites flying at close distances (from a few kilometres to a few meters) to achieve common objectives. READ MORE

4. 3. THE CRIMINALISATION OF NGO-LED SAR OPERATIONS : A Contributing Factor Towards Crimes Against Humanity Against Migrants in Libya

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Maanpreet Kaur; [2023]
   Keywords : Mediterranean Sea; migrants; distress; lifesaving efforts; Non-Governmental Organisations NGO ; Search and Rescue SAR Operations; Libyan Coast Guard LCG ; detention; human rights violations; criminalisation; NGO aid workers; interception; risks; vulnerable; Crimes Against Humanity CAH ; Italy; criminalisation of humanitarian aid workers; vilification; SAR missions; consequences; rights; dynamics; international legal framework; liability; Italian State Officials ISO ; International Criminal Court ICC ; legislations; International Criminal Law;

   Abstract : In the perilous waters of the Mediterranean Sea, migrants find themselves facing limited choices when in distress. Their options are stark: either to rely on the lifesaving efforts of Non- Governmental Organisations (NGO) aid workers conducting Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations, to be intercepted by the Libyan Coast Guard (LCG) and subsequently detained in Libya where their human rights are gravely violated, or to face the tragic fate of perishing at sea. READ MORE

5. 4. Navigating accountability in humanitarian photography at sea : a snapshot of embedded photographer practices in obtaining informed consent during I/NGO search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Arran Smith; [2022]
   Keywords : humanitarian photography; accountability; informed consent; migration; NGO; INGO; search and rescue; Mediterranean; protection;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to contribute to ethical discussions on the production of photography in different humanitarian contexts, and in circumstances where it is facilitated by non-governmental and international non-governmental organisations (I/NGOs). Humanitarian photography is often reproduced and circulated in various forms by different actors, highlighting the need for research on the actions, decisions, and interactions that influence how these images are produced. READ MORE

6. 5. The impact of criminalization on the management of search and rescue NGOs in the Central Mediterranean Sea since 2017

   University essay from

   Author : Fran van den Heiligenberg; [2022]
   Keywords : criminalization; search and rescue; management; edgework; NGOs;

   Abstract : In mid-2015 the European Union changed its response to the increase of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea from humanitarian to securitization and deterrence. In 2017 this became visible in the criminalization of search and rescue (SAR) organizations, which had an impact and both intended and unintended consequences. READ MORE