Poster: A snowHead
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A new emergency app has been developed by the Tyrol mountain rescue control centre that can pinpoint the exact location of a stranded skier. People will be able to download the app so that, if they run into difficulty, a simple click of the app will notify rescuers and will automatically send them the coordinates of where the person is, what altitude they are at, and their mobile phone number.
...The app, which will work all year round, will be available to download from the end of February.
Last year, the control centre in Tyrol was contacted 300,000 times, with around 245,000 of those calls resulting in police, mountain rescuers or the fire service being sent to the scene.
See: http://www.austriantimes.at/news/General_News/2012-01-27/39084/Emergency_app_for_stranded_skiers_in_Tyrol_
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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App for what? iphone? Android? It doesn't say.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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App for what? iphone? Android? It doesn't say. |
According to this link in German ....
http://tirol.orf.at/news/stories/2518654/
It will only be applicable for Tirol, Austrian and should be available from Feb 2012 as a free download (not sure for which phones yet). I'd imagine if it is a success then it will be more widely used in the future.
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Provided it uses the GPS chip and sends an SMS it will work well.
Faffing around to turn on data and then needing a 3G signal, may otherwise limit its use.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Saalbach already has a similar app. Great idea, but of limited use if you're unconscious upside down in a tree-well, if you're under 20 tons or snow, or if you've forgotten to either turn on the data roaming (very expensive) or charge the phone.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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quinton, Why would you need data on at all?
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RobW, Technology ignorance on my part. The jist of my comment is that the app only works if people know how to use the thing and are in a position to do so.
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The one thing people (especially younger people) have and know how to use these days is a mobile phone.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Anyone know if this app has now been released? (and where/name)
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It's advertised on Arlberg TV which is available in resort, and was being advertised as being available soon when I was there late January. Meant to get details when I was there but forgot!
Anyone in resort who can look and post here, it would be appreciated. Going soon and would like the app.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Hmm can't help wondering how much time will be spent chasing false alarms or people who have just had enough and want off the the mountain.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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The Austrian Times is not always a fantastic news source.
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Last year alone the control centre in Tyrol was contacted 300,000 times. Some 245,000 calls resulted in police, mountain rescuers or the fire service being sent to the scene. The helicopter was used for over 8,000 rescue missions in 2010 and is expected to have increased in 2011.
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21 rescues per day by helicopter
821 call per day!
671 deploys per day!
Now then... in Austria the commas and full stops are swapped over with numbers... eg 3.00 is 300 and 3,00 is 3 point zero zero.
So my guess is that there are a few extra 0's added in translation somewhere... so 3000 calls 2450 call outs and 800 rescue missions!
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sorry... 80 helicopter call outs
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You know it makes sense.
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Any news on the app?
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Hopefully you can get to your pocket to turn it on.
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