what is technology
What does the term technology refer to?
•Technology refers to the application of new tools to make us more efficient
Out of all the technological innovations, what technology has the most use in CAP ES?
Computers and software
What are some examples of software?
–Spreadsheets
–Personal Databases
–Word Processors
What is Moore's Law?
•“The sum total of all processing power doubles every year”
What is the human element mentality?
“We’ve done it this way for years”
What can some technology be?
–Computers and Software
–Radio technology
–Digital cameras
–Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
–Etc.
What does COTS stand for?
commercial off the shelf
True or False: Delorme topo maps can be used for both air and ground crews.
Does technology also present unique problems as well as benefits?
YES
What does technology have to demonstrate according to the human element?
–Must demonstrate that technology can be used to make us more efficient
Can technology be used at all levels of cap?
Yes
True or False: Do computers and software have unlimited uses at all levels of CAP ES?
False: they have ALMOST unlimited uses
What are benefits of digital radio communications?
–Higher Range
–Clearer, less static
Can all technology problems be solved?
No some have to be sidestepped
What do technology applications have to make SAR be?
–Technology applications must make SAR more efficient
What are the limitations of applications of technology and ES?
Cost and the human element
What two characteristics of mobile computers are useful in CAP ES?
–Portable
–Light
True or False: Cellular Phones provide better communications than 2 meter radios in many areas
True!
What are some problems with Technology?
•Expense
–Up front expense
–On-going expense
•Training problems
•Care and Maintenance
Short Technology Lifecycle
What two things should always be analyzed before deciding to buy the ES technology?
Cost and Benefit
True or False: mobile computers have great battery life.
False, they do not. They only average at about 1 1/2 hours to four at most.
What does true power of PDAs rest with?
PDA peripherals
Does everyone love technology?
NO! many personnel will not like technology