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JOSHUA MORROW
Design & Research Portfolio
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Evaluating the usability of EMS
communications and data systems
Utilizing design methodology to improve communications and data systems
between EMS crews and the ER in order to reduce complexity and improve
response and treatment time.
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COLLECTING: In order to discover key problems within the systems used to relay informationsuch as the chief medical complaint, vital signs and many others, interviews, observations, and EMSvehicle ride alongs were used to gather information.
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ANALYZING: Data, observations, photographs, and interviews were compiled and used to findtrends that depicted problems with the current systems as well as features that were both liked anddisliked in the current hardware and features that were desired but where not yet in place. A clear andwell defined problem was then outlined which showed a range of small problems and severelydisjointed information systems.
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DEFINING: The current system used to communicate and transfer information involves up toeleven different devices and multiple sub-systems, some of which have no direct connectivity to theother sub-systems.
In truck Radio 1front cab
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SOLVING: This proposed system will use up to five different devices with only one sub-system.It will also utilize the idea of an “intranet” where in all components will have an inter-connectivity.
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Operation Enduring Freedom IX - X:
U.S. Army Civil Affairs operations
in Afghanistan “The population is not the enemy, the population is the prize....”-Brig. Gen. Larry Nicholson,
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What is Civil Affairs? Civil Affairs, or CA, is an element of the Army who’s job is to work with civil authorities and civilianpopulations in order to mitigate the impact of military operations on them during peace time,contingency and war time operations.
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What does CA do? - Develops a detailed knowledge base of the area of operation- Acts as liaisons between the military and the civilian population- Advises the military in regards to the civilian aspect of the battlefield- Coordinates with government, non government and other government organizations- Coaches and advises the host nation government- Plans and oversees reconstruction and development projects
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