Emergency training with augmented reality in case of tsunami or earthquake in the Arica city

Abstract

This work focuses on developing a mobile training application using Augmented Reality and Geolocation in emergency cases such as tsunamis or earthquakes. The city of Arica was affected by the 1868 earthquake of magnitude 8.6 on the Ritcher scale, generating waves of 15 to 18 meters high. Since that event to date, there has not been a catastrophe of similar magnitude being in a seismic lagoon. Given the problem above, it was decided to make a mobile application that includes security zones, evacuation routes, maps, and a training evaluation for the user. The agile SCRUM methodology was used in the analysis, design, and implementation stages. The tests carried out show that Augmented Reality is appropriate in helping to reach safe areas using GPS. The training option allowed observing the timed evaluation time while the user performed the test, navigating the different options without functionality problems.