Devising an Internet of Things-Based Healthcare Medical Container for the Transportation of Organs and Healthcare Products Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Sankaran, Vijayalakshmi; Alagumariappan, Paramasivam; Esakki, Balasubramanian; Choi, Jaesung; Hameed, Mohamed Thoufeek Kanrar Shahul; Pittu, Pavan Sai Kiran Reddy

doi:10.3390/ecsa-10-16003

Ecsa 2023 2023

DOI: 10.3390/ecsa-10-16003

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Devising an Internet of Things-Based Healthcare Medical Container for the Transportation of Organs and Healthcare Products Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Vijayalakshmi Sankaran,

Paramasivam Alagumariappan,

Balasubramanian Esakki

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Abstract: This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/).

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The transport of temperature-sensitive biological samples (blood, medicines, patient samples, vaccines, organs, etc.) to hard-to-reach places remains a challenge. This is especially true in places where infrastructure is limited, for which the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is an attractive solution. In this project, a cooling system compatible with on-board drone applications for the delivery of samples that require cold temperature storage and transportation was built, tested, and characterized. Specifically, a miniature polystyrene cooling unit with Peltier coolers was designed and built, enabling temperatures as low as −10 °C within the unit to be achieved. Further, passive and active cooling control strategies including the use of active feedback-control were explored to achieve a consistent temperature range between 2 °C and 8 °C. Finally, calculations of on-board power and battery weight required to achieve target cooling performance as a function of ambient environmental conditions are presented. Overall, this study presents an important step towards the design and development of drone-based technologies for temperature-sensitive sample delivery.

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Design and Characterization of an Active Cooling System for Temperature-Sensitive Sample Delivery Applications Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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Integrating advanced air mobility (AAM) into the logistics of high-value electronic commodities can enhance efficiency and promote sustainability. The objective of this study is to optimize the logistics network for high-value electronics by integrating AAM solutions, specifically using heavy-lift cargo drones for middle-mile transport and using the mostly rural and small urban U.S. state of North Dakota as a case study. The analysis utilized geographic information system (GIS) and spatial optimization models to strategically assign underutilized airports as multimodal freight hubs to facilitate the shift from long-haul trucks to middle-mile air transport. Key findings demonstrate that electronics, because of their high value-to-weight ratio, are ideally suited for air transport. Comparative analysis shows that transport by drones can reduce the average cost per ton by up to 60% compared to traditional trucking. Optimization results indicate that a small number of strategically placed logistical hubs can reduce average travel distances by more than 13% for last-mile deliveries. Cost analyses demonstrate the viability of drones for middle-mile transport, especially on lower-volume rural routes, highlighting their efficiency and flexibility. The study emphasizes the importance of utilizing existing infrastructure to optimize the logistics network. By replacing truck traffic with drones, AAM can mitigate road congestion, reduce emissions, and extend infrastructure lifespan. These insights have critical implications for supply chain managers, shippers, urban planners, and policymakers, providing a decision support system and a roadmap for integrating AAM into logistics strategies.

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Devising an Internet of Things-Based Healthcare Medical Container for the Transportation of Organs and Healthcare Products Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Abstract: This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/).

Cited by 2 publications

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Design and Characterization of an Active Cooling System for Temperature-Sensitive Sample Delivery Applications Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Design and Characterization of an Active Cooling System for Temperature-Sensitive Sample Delivery Applications Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Spatial Analysis of Middle-Mile Transport for Advanced Air Mobility: A Case Study of Rural North Dakota

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