The Mass Gathering Data Acquisition and Analysis (MaGDAA) project involved the development of hardware and software solutions to facilitate the rapid and effective collection of autonomous and survey based data during...The Mass Gathering Data Acquisition and Analysis (MaGDAA) project involved the development of hardware and software solutions to facilitate the rapid and effective collection of autonomous and survey based data during mass gathering events. The aim of the project was the development and trial of a purpose-built Open Hardware based environment monitoring sensor prototypes using IOIO (pronounced “yoyo”) boards. Data from these sensors, and other devices, was collected using Open Source software running on Android powered mobile phones, tablets and other open hardware based platforms. Data was shared using a Wi-Fi mesh network based on an Open Source project called The Serval Project. Additional data in the form of survey based questionnaires were collected using ODK Collect, one of the applications in the Open Data Kit suite. The MaGDAA project demonstrated that it is possible for researchers (through the use of Open Source software and Open Hardware) to own, visualise, and share data without the difficulties of setting up and maintaining servers. MaGDAA proved to be an effective infrastructure independent sensor logging network that enables a broad range of data collection (demographic, predispositions, motivations, psychosocial and environmental influencers and modifiers of audience behaviour, cultural value) in the field of mass gathering research.展开更多
Australia is a significant hotspot for heatwaves due to its geographical location and pronounced climatic variability,and heatwave exposure is expected to further increase in the future with anthropogenic climate chan...Australia is a significant hotspot for heatwaves due to its geographical location and pronounced climatic variability,and heatwave exposure is expected to further increase in the future with anthropogenic climate change.With the intent to support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good health and well-being) and 13 (Climate action),in this study we identified key challenges and opportunities for adapting to heatwaves,focusing on the most vulnerable members of our community-older adults.A naturalistic,qualitative approach was selected for this study.Data were collected via semistructured interviews.Key insights were captured through a series of semistructured interviews with key informants from local government agencies and community groups that provide care for older adults in New South Wales,Australia.Questions centered around current preventative measures adopted by the organization regarding heatwaves,level of heatwave knowledge of local residents,and common effects of heatwaves in the local community.The findings highlight four primary challenges:(1) increasing duration and intensity of heatwaves;(2) lack of knowledge among older adults regarding symptoms and the effect on the body;(3) the financial and social impacts of heatwaves;and (4) inadequate urban planning practices and building codes including the need for the creation of cool and green spaces.This study provides important insights for protecting our most vulnerable populations from the growing threat of heatwaves.展开更多
文摘The Mass Gathering Data Acquisition and Analysis (MaGDAA) project involved the development of hardware and software solutions to facilitate the rapid and effective collection of autonomous and survey based data during mass gathering events. The aim of the project was the development and trial of a purpose-built Open Hardware based environment monitoring sensor prototypes using IOIO (pronounced “yoyo”) boards. Data from these sensors, and other devices, was collected using Open Source software running on Android powered mobile phones, tablets and other open hardware based platforms. Data was shared using a Wi-Fi mesh network based on an Open Source project called The Serval Project. Additional data in the form of survey based questionnaires were collected using ODK Collect, one of the applications in the Open Data Kit suite. The MaGDAA project demonstrated that it is possible for researchers (through the use of Open Source software and Open Hardware) to own, visualise, and share data without the difficulties of setting up and maintaining servers. MaGDAA proved to be an effective infrastructure independent sensor logging network that enables a broad range of data collection (demographic, predispositions, motivations, psychosocial and environmental influencers and modifiers of audience behaviour, cultural value) in the field of mass gathering research.
文摘Australia is a significant hotspot for heatwaves due to its geographical location and pronounced climatic variability,and heatwave exposure is expected to further increase in the future with anthropogenic climate change.With the intent to support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good health and well-being) and 13 (Climate action),in this study we identified key challenges and opportunities for adapting to heatwaves,focusing on the most vulnerable members of our community-older adults.A naturalistic,qualitative approach was selected for this study.Data were collected via semistructured interviews.Key insights were captured through a series of semistructured interviews with key informants from local government agencies and community groups that provide care for older adults in New South Wales,Australia.Questions centered around current preventative measures adopted by the organization regarding heatwaves,level of heatwave knowledge of local residents,and common effects of heatwaves in the local community.The findings highlight four primary challenges:(1) increasing duration and intensity of heatwaves;(2) lack of knowledge among older adults regarding symptoms and the effect on the body;(3) the financial and social impacts of heatwaves;and (4) inadequate urban planning practices and building codes including the need for the creation of cool and green spaces.This study provides important insights for protecting our most vulnerable populations from the growing threat of heatwaves.
