Wearables in Monitoring the Health Effects of Climate Change-Induced Weather Extremes During Travel: A Data Lake Approach

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Uglješa Stankov, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Miroslav D. Vujičić, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Biljana Basarin, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Danijela Ćirić Lalić, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Milica Solarević, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Abstract

Climate change is accelerating the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, posing unprecedented risks to the health of international travelers. Yet systematic frameworks for monitoring traveler physiological responses to these hazards remain largely absent from both research and policy. This paper proposes a conceptual framework and architectural design for a wearable-based traveler health monitoring system, underpinned by a Data Lake infrastructure. Drawing on a critical review of wearable technology capabilities and established research gaps, it is argued that integrating continuous biometric data streams with real-time climate information systems enables context-sensitive, personalized health intelligence for travelers in extreme conditions. The proposed four-layer Data Lake architecture spans data ingestion, storage, processing and analytics, and consumption layers, integrating wearable biometrics, climate data, and geospatial information. The framework is further guided by human-centered design principles including participatory governance, equity by design, accessible interfaces, and privacy by architecture. Critical research gaps are identified, including hazard bias toward heat, geographic concentration in high-income settings, and population homogeneity toward healthy adults. A research agenda is proposed to address them.

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