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Shengcheng Yuan; Yi Liu; Gangqiao Wang; Hongshen Sun; H. Zhang |
Title |
A dynamic-data-driven driving variability modeling and simulation for emergency evacuation |
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Conference Article |
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2014 |
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ISCRAM 2014 Conference Proceedings – 11th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2014 |
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70-74 |
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Computer simulation; Decision making; Information systems; Accurate prediction; Adaptive simulation; Decision making support; Driving variability; Emergency evacuation; Emergency situation; Microscopic traffic simulation; Variability model; Traffic control |
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This paper presents a dynamic data driven approach of describing driving variability in microscopic traffic simulations for both normal and emergency situations. A four-layer DGIT (Decision, Games, Individual and Transform) framework provides the capability of describing the driving variability among different scenarios, vehicles, time and models. A four-step CCAR (Capture, Calibration, Analysis and Refactor) procedure captures the driving behaviors from mass real-time data to calibrate and analyze the driving variability. Combining the DGIT framework and the CCAR procedure, the system can carry out adaptive simulation in both normal and emergency situations, so that be able to provide more accurate prediction of traffic scenarios and help for decision-making support. A preliminary experiment is performed on a major urban road, and the results verified the feasibility and capability of providing prediction and decision-making support. |
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Institute of Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China; Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China |
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The Pennsylvania State University |
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University Park, PA |
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S.R. Hiltz, M.S. Pfaff, L. Plotnick, and P.C. Shih. |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9780692211946 |
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Analytic Modeling and Simulation |
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11th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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1137 |
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Shengcheng Yuan; Ma Ma; H. Zhang; Yi Liu. |
Title |
An urban traffic evacuation model with decision-making capability |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
ISCRAM 2013 |
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Pages |
317-321 |
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Computer simulation; Decision making; Highway administration; Information systems; Roads and streets; Decision making support; Evacuation modeling; Evacuation process; Partial information; Simulation modules; System optimizations; Traffic directions; Traffic information; Emergency traffic control |
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Traffic evacuation is one of the most challenging problems in a mega city due to crowded road conditions. This study focuses on developing a traffic evacuation model with decision-making capability. The model basically consists of two modules. The first one is a decision-making support module which runs very fast and provides short-forecast. The second one is a simulation module, which is used for simulating real evacuation process and for overall performance evaluation with vehicle tracking model. The first module can be considered as a “local” module as only partial information, such as traffic information in certain junctions is available. The second module can be considered as a global module which provides traffic directions for junction, and effective using of road-nets. With integration of two modules, overall system optimization may be achieved. Simulation cases are given for model validation and results are satisfied. |
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Institute of Public Safety Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China |
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Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie |
Place of Publication |
KIT; Baden-Baden |
Editor |
T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9783923704804 |
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Decision Support Systems |
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Conference |
10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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1136 |
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Anja Van Der Hulst; Rudy Boonekamp; Marc Van Den Homberg |
Title |
Field-testing a comprehensive approach simulation model |
Type |
Conference Article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2014 Conference Proceedings – 11th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
ISCRAM 2014 |
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575-584 |
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Information systems; Ca simulations; Comprehensive approach; Humanitarian crisis; Learning effects; Perceived realisms; Serious gaming; Simulation; Simulation model; Computer simulation |
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This paper describes the field tests of a simulation based game aiming at raising awareness and creating a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the comprehensive approach (CA). The setting of this game is that of a failed state where an UN intervention takes place after massive conflict that requires a CA to stabilize the situation. That is, the civil and military actors need to collaborate effectively, taking into account their respective strengths, mandates and roles. Underlying the game is the Go4it CA simulation Model (GCAM2.0). GCAM2.0 was extensively field-tested in eight sessions with about 16 persons each, aiming at assessment of the perceived realism and learning effects. It was found to provide a sufficiently authentic experience to obtain awareness of the CA in novices. With regard to improving the deeper understanding of the dynamics and complexity of the CA, in a cooperation-oriented setting only deeper learning can be reached. |
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TNO, Netherlands |
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The Pennsylvania State University |
Place of Publication |
University Park, PA |
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S.R. Hiltz, M.S. Pfaff, L. Plotnick, and P.C. Shih. |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9780692211946 |
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Track |
Serious Games for Crisis Management |
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Conference |
11th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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1040 |
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Author |
Tomoichi Takahashi |
Title |
Agent-based disaster simulation evaluation and its probability model interpretation |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Intelligent Human Computer Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM 2007 Academic Proceedings Papers |
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ISCRAM 2007 |
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369-376 |
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Disasters; Probability; Agent based simulation; Agent based social simulation; Agent-based approach; Agent-based social simulations; Disaster simulation; Evaluation method; Local government; Probability modeling; Computer simulation |
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Agent-based simulations enable the simulation of social phenomenon by representing human behaviors using agents. Human actions such as evacuating to safe havens or extinguishing fires in disaster areas are important during earthquakes. The inclusion of human actions in calculating the damage at disaster sites provides useful data to local governments for planning purposes. In order to practically apply these simulation results, these results should be tested using actual data. Further, these results should be analyzed and explained in a manner that people who are not agent programmers can also understand easily. First, the possibility of applying agent-based approaches to social tasks is shown by comparing the simulation results with those obtained from other methods. Next, we propose a method to present agent behaviors using a probability model and discuss the results of applying this method to the RoboCup Rescue simulation data. These will delve into future research topics for developing agent based social simulations to practical ones. |
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Meijo University, Japan |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
Place of Publication |
Delft |
Editor |
B. Van de Walle, P. Burghardt, K. Nieuwenhuis |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9789054874171; 9789090218717 |
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ASCM |
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4th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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988 |
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André Simões; Armanda Rodrigues; Patricia Pires; Luis Sá |
Title |
Evaluating emergency scenarios using historic data: Flood management |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
8th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: From Early-Warning Systems to Preparedness and Training, ISCRAM 2011 |
Abbreviated Journal |
ISCRAM 2011 |
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Artificial intelligence; Cellular automata; Computer simulation; Decision support systems; Flood control; Floods; Geographic information systems; Information systems; Risk management; Civil protection; Complex evaluations; Development process; Emergency management; Emergency scenario; Flood forecasting models; Flood management; Physical conditions; Risk perception |
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The evaluation of an emergency scenario is often based on the use of simulation models. The specificity of these models involves the need for a complex evaluation of the problem domain, including the physical conditions behind the considered threat. Based on emergency occurrences data, provided by the Portuguese National Civil Protection Authority, we are currently developing a methodology for evaluating a real situation, based on past occurrences. The aim is to develop a platform that will enable the evaluation of a risk scenario based on existing civil protection data. The methodology under development should enable the evaluation of different scenarios based on the collected available data. This will be achieved thanks to the facilitated configuration of several aspects, such as the geographical region and relevant properties of the considered threat. In this paper, we describe the methodology development process and the current state of the platform for risk evaluation. |
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CITI, FCT/UNL, Portugal; Autoridade Nacional de Protecção Civil, Portugal |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
Place of Publication |
Lisbon |
Editor |
M.A. Santos, L. Sousa, E. Portela |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9789724922478 |
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Geographic Information Science |
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Conference |
8th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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952 |
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Tim Schoenharl; Greg Madey; Gábor Szabó; Albert-László Barabási |
Title |
WIPER: A multi-agent system for emergency response |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2006 – 3rd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2006 |
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282-287 |
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Computer simulation; Information services; Information systems; Multi agent systems; Multimedia systems; Service oriented architecture (SOA); Web services; Agent based simulation; Emergency planners; Emergency response; Emergency response systems; Emergency situation; GIS modeling; Integrated systems; Web-based interface; Emergency services |
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This paper describes the proposed WIPER system. WIPER is intended to provide emergency planners and responders with an integrated system that will help to detect possible emergencies, as well as to suggest and evaluate possible courses of action to deal with the emergency. The system is designed as a multi-agent system using web services and the service oriented architecture. Components of the system for detecting and mitigating emergency situations can be added and removed from the system as the need arises. WIPER is designed to evaluate potential plans of action using a series of GIS enabled Agent-Based simulations that are grounded on realtime data from cell phone network providers. The system relies on the DDDAS concept, the interactive use of partial aggregate and detailed realtime data to continuously update the system and allow emergency planners to stay updated on the situation. The interaction with the system is done using a web-based interface and is composed of several overlaid layers of information, allowing users rich detail and flexibility. |
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University of Notre Dame, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, Notre Dame, IN 46556, United States; University of Notre Dame, Dept of Physics, Notre Dame, IN 46556, United States |
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Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium |
Place of Publication |
Newark, NJ |
Editor |
B. Van de Walle, M. Turoff |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9090206019; 9789090206011 |
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MULTIAGENT SYSTEMS FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT |
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Conference |
3rd International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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921 |
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Douglas A. Samuelson; Matthew Parker; Austin Zimmerman; Loren Miller; Stephen Guerin; Joshua Thorp; Owen Densmore |
Title |
Agent-based simulations of mass egress after Improvised Explosive Device attacks |
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Conference Article |
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2008 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2008 – 5th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2008 |
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59-70 |
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Computer simulation; Recreation centers; Stadiums; Subway stations; Agent based simulation; Department of Homeland Security; Emergency preparedness; Event management; Improvised explosive devices; Mass egress; Real-time information systems; Science and Technology; Information systems |
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For the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, we developed agent-based computer simulation models of mass egress from a stadium and a subway station following one or more attacks with Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs.) Anti-IED countermeasures we modeled included improved guidance to exits, baffles to absorb shock and shrapnel, and, for the stadium, egress onto the playing field. We found improved real-time information systems that provide better guidance to exits would substantially expedite egress and could reduce secondary (trampling and crush) casualties. Our results indicate that models like these can be useful aids to selecting countermeasures, and for training, preparation and exercises. We also discuss the unusual problems such models pose for real-time event management and for validation and evaluation. |
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Serco, United Kingdom; ANSER, United Kingdom; Homeland Security Institute, United States; Redfish Group, United Kingdom |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
Place of Publication |
Washington, DC |
Editor |
F. Fiedrich, B. Van de Walle |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9780615206974 |
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Virtual Systems for Emergency Management Simulation & Training |
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Conference |
5th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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908 |
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Author |
André Sabino; Rui Nóbrega; Armanda Rodrigues; Nuno Correia |
Title |
Life-saver: Flood emergency simulator |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2008 – 5th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
ISCRAM 2008 |
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724-733 |
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Computer simulation; Data visualization; Human computer interaction; Information systems; Verification; Agent based simulation; Agent-based approach; Crisis response; Emergency plans; Emergency situation; GIS Integration; Simulation platform; Validation process; Emergency services |
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This paper proposes an agent-based simulation system for Dam Break Emergency Plan validation. The proposed system shows that integrating GIS data with an agent-based approach provides a successful simulation platform for the emergency plan validation process. Possible strategies to emergency plan modeling and representation are discussed, proposing a close relation with the actual workflow followed by the entities responsible for the plan's specification. The simulation model is mainly concerned with the location-based and location-motivated actions of the involved agents, describing the likely effects of a specific emergency situation response. The simulator architecture is further described, based on the correspondence between the representation of the plan, and the simulation model. This includes the involving characteristics of the simulation, the simulation engine, the description of the resulting data (for the later evaluation of the emergency plan) and a visualization and interaction component, enabling the dynamic introduction of changes in the scenario progression. |
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IMG (Interactive Multimedia Group), DI and CITI/FCT, New University of Lisbon, Quinta da Torre, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
Place of Publication |
Washington, DC |
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F. Fiedrich, B. Van de Walle |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9780615206974 |
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Geographic Information Science |
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5th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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902 |
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Author |
Heiko Roßnagel; Jan Zibuschka |
Title |
Using mobile social media for emergency management – A design science approach |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
8th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: From Early-Warning Systems to Preparedness and Training, ISCRAM 2011 |
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ISCRAM 2011 |
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Computer simulation; Information systems; Risk management; Crisis management; Design science; Large public events; Mobile social medias; Perceived ease of use; Perceived usefulness; Simulation studies; Social media; Design |
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Over the last couple of years social networks have become very popular and part of our daily lives. With the emergence of powerful smartphones and cheap data rates social media can now be accessed anytime and anywhere. Obviously, it makes sense to also facilitate social media for crisis management and response. In this contribution we present a system design for emergency support based on mobile social media with an emphasis on increasing security during large public events. We follow the design science approach as we provide an artifact design along with a description of its implementation and evaluate our artifact using the simulation study methodology. As a result of this study we gained valuable insight into how the users interact with our system and obtained information on how to improve it. Overall the users were quite satisfied with the perceived usefulness and the perceived ease of use of our system. |
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Fraunhofer IAO, Germany |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
Place of Publication |
Lisbon |
Editor |
M.A. Santos, L. Sousa, E. Portela |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9789724922478 |
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Social Media and Collaborative Systems |
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8th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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Call Number |
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890 |
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Author |
Elio Rich |
Title |
Modeling risk dynamics in e-operations transitions |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2006 – 3rd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
ISCRAM 2006 |
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239-250 |
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Computer simulation; Drilling platforms; Knowledge management; Risks; E-operations; Group model building; Offshore oil platform; Oil platforms; Quantitative modeling; Simulation; Simulation demonstrate; System Dynamics; Information systems |
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Migrations to new modes of operation are perilous times for most organizations. For firms that routinely work in high-threat, high-reward situations, the risks of innovation are particularly challenging. This paper presents a systems-based approach to understanding these risks, drawing examples from one firm migrating to e-Operations for offshore oil platforms to increase profitability. The firm recently participated in two facilitated group model building exercises to examine the effects of the migration on the organization and resources needed to safely implement multiple changes over time. Based on these exercises, a simulation model of the timing and relative levels of risk, was developed. The results of the workshop and simulation demonstrate the effect of a combined qualitative and quantitative modeling approach to understanding complex problems. |
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Department of Information Technology Management, School of Business, University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222, United States |
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Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium |
Place of Publication |
Newark, NJ |
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B. Van de Walle, M. Turoff |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9090206019; 9789090206011 |
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SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELING FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT |
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3rd International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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877 |
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David Passenier; Colin Mols; Jan Bím; Alexei Sharpanskykh |
Title |
Understanding crises: Investigating organizational safety culture by combining organizational ethnography and agent modeling |
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Conference Article |
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2013 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2013 |
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566-570 |
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Information systems; Maintenance; Multi agent systems; Aircraft maintenance; Complexity science; Organizational ethnography; Organizational process; Organizational safety culture; Preliminary analysis; Research methodologies; Safety culture; Computer simulation |
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This paper presents a novel, advanced research approach to investigate organizational safety culture as a complex phenomenon, combining agent modeling and organizational ethnography. Safety culture is an emergent property of organizations that largely influences the resilience of organizational responses in crisis situations. However, theory describing the precise ways in which safety culture influences resilience is lacking. Thus the first step is to understand how safety culture gradually emerges from interactions between formal and informal organizational processes. The paper explains the proposed research methodology illustrated by a case of an aircraft maintenance organization. A preliminary analysis is performed from which a conceptual model is derived, and the subsequent simulation and automated analytical techniques that will be used to validate the model and gain new insights are explained. |
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VU Amsterdam, Netherlands |
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Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie |
Place of Publication |
KIT; Baden-Baden |
Editor |
T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9783923704804 |
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Innovations in Research |
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10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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831 |
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Author |
Peter Otto; Salvatore Belardo |
Title |
A theoretical evaluation of information processing resources during organizational crisis |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2006 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2006 – 3rd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2006 |
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262-271 |
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Computer simulation; Information systems; Stresses; Crisis; Crisis management; Double-loop learning; Organizational learning; Single-loop learning; Theoretical evaluation; Theoretical framework; Yerkes-dodson laws; Computer aided instruction |
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The purpose of this paper is to present a model for testing different organizational learning characteristics and their effects on performance rate in times of an unexpected temporary increase in workload. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of Yerkes-Dodson law, the stress-buffering effect of coping resources, and established crisis management models, the authors examine the hypotheses of curvilinear and interactional influence of single and double-loop learning on stress levels during crises. Using a simulation model, we identify thresholds in single and double-loop learning environments, where increases in workload lead to dysfunctional effects of stress. The findings indicate support for the hypothesis that an organization that employs double-loop learning is less susceptible to negative stress in times of a crisis. Overall, the study highlights the characteristics of different learning types and its effects on stress. It is suggested that experiments with a simulation model lead to a better understanding of how information processing resources that people have access to in stress events, buffers or protects them from negative effects. |
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Management Information Systems, School of Business, Dowling College, NY, United States; Management Science and Information Systems, School of Business, University at Albany, Albany, NY, United States |
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Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium |
Place of Publication |
Newark, NJ |
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B. Van de Walle, M. Turoff |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9090206019; 9789090206011 |
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SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODELING FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT |
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3rd International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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822 |
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Author |
David Mendonça; Yao Hu; Qing Gu |
Title |
Cognitive-level support for improvisation in emergency response |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2007 |
Publication |
Intelligent Human Computer Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM 2007 Academic Proceedings Papers |
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ISCRAM 2007 |
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489-496 |
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Computer simulation; Decision support systems; Cognitive model; Computational model; Computer-based support; Decision supports; Emergency response; Improvisation; Simulation platform; Training exercise; Emergency services |
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Improvisation-serial and purposeful creativity, exercised under time constraint-is an intensely cognitive endeavor. Accordingly, supporting improvisation requires an understanding of the underlying cognitive processes and an identification of opportunities for support. This paper reports on the development of cognitively-grounded computer-based support for improvisation in a simulated emergency response situation. The application is a computational model which attends to traces of group decision processes, analyzes them, and attempts to achieve fit between its own intentions and those of the group. The current architecture and functioning of the model are discussed, along with an overview of the simulation platform. Current and future workin the areas of model validation and evaluation is described. The results of this work strongly suggest that model-based support for improvisation is possible, but that for the time being will be restricted to synthetic situations, of the kind often used in training exercises. |
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New Jersey Institute of Technology, United States |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
Place of Publication |
Delft |
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B. Van de Walle, P. Burghardt, K. Nieuwenhuis |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9789054874171; 9789090218717 |
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IMPR |
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4th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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765 |
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Matthias Max; Sigmund Kluckner; Susann Jentzsch |
Title |
Trainings for crisis information systems in civil protection: A German perspective |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2014 Conference Proceedings – 11th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
ISCRAM 2014 |
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518-527 |
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Artificial intelligence; Computer simulation; Decision support systems; Personnel training; Research and development management; Civil protection; Command and control centers; Crisis management; Personal experience; Qualitative study; Simulation; Streamline operations; Technical development; Human resource management |
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Much research and technical development has been conducted to make crisis management more efficient, especially regarding crisis information systems used to streamline operations of authorities during a crisis. Experts from the German Red Cross mention that there is a need for the development and improvement of specific training methods and structures for such new crisis information systems in command and control centers. They also say that computer simulations could be a practical possibility to train crisis management and response staff. To substantiate this information, interviews were conducted with key officials in the field of German civil protection: command and control center staff, command and control center software trainers and crisis information system managers. This paper presents a qualitative study in the field of training German response personnel in crisis management information systems. The results are presented in three sections: suitable training strategies and structures, challenges and best practices for the implementation of trainings and using simulation as a training method for crisis information systems. The results contain personal experiences, opinions and known best-practices of the interview partners. |
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German Red Cross, Austria; AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, Austria |
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The Pennsylvania State University |
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University Park, PA |
Editor |
S.R. Hiltz, M.S. Pfaff, L. Plotnick, and P.C. Shih. |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9780692211946 |
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Practitioner Cases and Practitioner-Centered Research |
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11th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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748 |
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Jennifer Mathieu; Mark Pfaff; Gary L. Klein; Jill L. Drury; Michael Geodecke; John James; Paula Mahoney; Georgiy Bobashev |
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Tactical robust decision-making methodology: Effect of disease spread model fidelity on option awareness |
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Conference Article |
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2010 |
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ISCRAM 2010 – 7th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: Defining Crisis Management 3.0, Proceedings |
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ISCRAM 2010 |
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Computer simulation; Information systems; Agent-based model; Computational time; Courses of action; Equation models; Information technology systems; Integration requirements; Model and simulation; Operational environments; Decision making |
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We demonstrate a method of validating the utility of simpler, more agile models for supporting tactical robust decision making. The key is a focus on the decision space rather than the situation space in decision making under deep uncertainty. Whereas the situation space is characterized by facts about the operational environment, the decision space is characterized by a comparison of the options for action. To visualize the range of options available, we can use computer models to generate the distribution of plausible consequences for each decision option. If we can avoid needless detail in these models, we can save computational time and enable more tactical decision-making, which will in turn contribute to more efficient Information Technology systems. We show how simpler low fidelity, low precision models can be proved to be sufficient to support the decision maker. This is a pioneering application of exploratory modeling to address the human-computer integration requirements of tactical robust decision making. |
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MITRE Corporation, United States; Indiana University, Indianapolis, United States; RTI International, United States |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
Place of Publication |
Seattle, WA |
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S. French, B. Tomaszewski, C. Zobel |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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Planning, Foresight and/or Risk Analysis |
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7th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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747 |
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Maurizio Marchese; Lorenzino Vaccari; Gaia Trecarichi; Nardine Osman; Fiona McNeill |
Title |
Interaction models to support peer coordination in crisis management |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2008 – 5th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2008 |
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230-241 |
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Computer simulation; Human resource management; Information systems; Peer to peer networks; Risk management; Crisis management; Emergencies simulation; Interaction model; Knowledge-sharing; P2P network; Process coordination; Information management |
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All phases of emergency management activities – that we will reference hereafter as eResponse activities – depend on data from a variety of sources and involve a range of different organizations and teams at various administrative levels with their own systems and services. The existence of numerous and different actors, policies, procedures, data standards and systems results in coordination problems with respect to data analysis, information delivery and resource management.. In this paper we present a novel approach based on interaction models distributed through a peer to peer infrastructure and we show how it can be applied in the context of crisis management to support coalition formation and process coordination in open environments. In particular, a prototype eResponse simulation system – built on a P2P infrastructure – has been developed to execute interaction models describing common coordination tasks in emergency response domain. Preliminary evaluation of the proposed framework demonstrates its capability to support such eResponse tasks. |
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University of Trento, Italy; University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
Place of Publication |
Washington, DC |
Editor |
F. Fiedrich, B. Van de Walle |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9780615206974 |
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Process- and Geo-aware Systems for Crisis Management |
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5th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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742 |
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Aamir Mahmood; Konstantinos Koufos; Krisztina Cziner |
Title |
Multicast voice performance within a public safety cell |
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Conference Article |
Year |
2008 |
Publication |
Proceedings of ISCRAM 2008 – 5th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2008 |
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18-24 |
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Computer simulation; Equipment testing; Information systems; Reliability analysis; Voice/data communication systems; Distributed Coordination Function; Emergency scenario; Initial deployments; Mobility model; Public safety communications; Simulation studies; Statistical properties; Voice over Internet protocol; Multicasting |
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In public safety communications the first responders are getting directions about the tactical action plan with multicast voice whereas they can report back to the dispatcher with unicast voice. In this paper, the aim is to find the maximum number of voice calls for situation reporting in the presence of multicast voice for tactical coordination. In order to increase the reliability of our analysis we verify our simulator against a test bed prototype consisting of three 802.11 terminals. The simulation study is applied within a mobile cell. The proposed mobility model applies for initial deployment in emergency scenarios. We investigate the statistical properties of the model by simulations. |
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Teknillinen Korkeakoulu, TKK, Finland |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
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Washington, DC |
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F. Fiedrich, B. Van de Walle |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9780615206974 |
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Communication Systems and Technologies for Crisis and Disaster Response |
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5th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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735 |
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Matthias Lendholt; Martin Hammitzsch; Peter Löwe |
Title |
Harmonization of data formats for tsunami simulation products |
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Conference Article |
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2013 |
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ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2013 |
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365-369 |
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Computer simulation; Electronic data interchange; Information systems; Interoperability; Cost-effective approach; Data format; Information visualization; Open Standards; Proprietary technologies; Spatial informations; Tsunami early-warning systems; Tsunami simulation; Tsunamis |
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The development of sustainable tsunami early warning systems (TEWS) requires the adoption of proven standards for components on all system levels. This is crucial to ensure the successful operation of the overall system in the long term. Currently, components, data formats and models used to build an individual TEWS come from independent development efforts, using non-standardized proprietary interfaces. Integrating these components into a TEWS requires additional work effort due to the proprietary technologies and formats. This article discusses alternative cost-effective approaches. The successful integration of the TEWS system components depends critically on the adoption and application of industry standards and good practices. From this perspective, this article examines the role of tsunami simulation models, and the challenge to integrate the data products generated from independent tsunami models for a TEWS. The significance of tsunami simulation products, consisting of data and metadata, for the overall early warning workflow is described, including data exchange (among multiple TEWS) and information visualization in combination with additional spatial information. As an outcome, the use of standardized data formats for simulation products is recommended for future work. This approach is demonstrated on a simulation of the March 2011 Tohoku-Oki mega thrust earthquake. |
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German Research Centre for Geosciences, Germany |
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Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie |
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KIT; Baden-Baden |
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T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9783923704804 |
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Emergency Management Information Systems |
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10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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687 |
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Daniel E. Lane; Tracey L. O'Sullivan; Craig E. Kuziemsky; Fikret Berkes; Anthony Charles |
Title |
A structured equation model of collaborative community response |
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Conference Article |
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2013 |
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ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2013 |
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906-911 |
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Computer simulation; Decision theory; Information systems; Mathematical models; Risk analysis; Adaptation; C-change; Community collaboration; Community engagement; Emergency response; EnRiCH; Preparedness; Simulation; Structured equation modeling; Emergency services |
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This paper analyses the collaborative dynamic of community in response to urgent situations. Community emergencies arising from natural or man-induced threats are considered as exogenous events that stimulate community resources to be unified around the response, action, and recovery activities related to the emergency. A structured equation model is derived to depict the actions of the community system. The system is described in terms of its resources including the propensity to trigger community action and collaboration among diverse groups. The community is profiled with respect to its ability to respond. The system defines the trigger mechanisms that are considered to be the drivers of collaborative action. A simulation model is presented to enact the system emergencies, community profiles, and collaborative response. The results develop an improved understanding of conditions that engage community collaborative actions as illustrated by examples from community research in the EnRiCH and the C-Change community research projects. |
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Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Canada; Interdisciplinary Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada; Natural Resources Institute, University of Manitoba, Canada; Department of Finance and Management Science, Saint Mary's University, Canada |
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Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie |
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KIT; Baden-Baden |
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T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9783923704804 |
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Social Media |
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10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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677 |
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Leire Labaka; Josune Hernantes; Ana Laugé; Jose Mari Sarriegi |
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Three units of analysis for Crisis Management and Critical Infrastructure Protection |
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Conference Article |
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2011 |
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8th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: From Early-Warning Systems to Preparedness and Training, ISCRAM 2011 |
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ISCRAM 2011 |
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Information systems; Crisis management; Crisis peak; Critical infrastructure protection; Model and simulation; Multicrises scenario; System Dynamics; Computer simulation |
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Society's welfare is very dependent on the effective performance of Critical Infrastructure (CI). Nowadays, CI constitutes a network of interconnected and interdependent entities. This means that a serious event in one CI can originate cascading events in the rest, leading to a serious crisis. As a consequence, Crisis Management (CM) and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) should converge and integrate their findings, providing a more unified approach. One relevant issue when developing integrated CM/CIP research is what type of unit of analysis should be used, as it conditions the research objectives and questions. This paper presents an analysis of three different units of analysis used in CM research, focusing on the research objectives and questions used in them. These three different units of analysis have been used in a European CIP research project where three simulation models have been developed based on these three units of analysis. |
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University of Navarra, Sweden |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
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Lisbon |
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M.A. Santos, L. Sousa, E. Portela |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9789724922478 |
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Advanced Research Methods and Unconventional Results |
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8th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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669 |
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Alicia Cabañas Ibañez; Dirk Schwanenberg; Luis Garrote De Marcos; Miguel Francés Mahamud; Javier Arbaizar González |
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An example of Flood Forecasting and Decision-Support System for water management in Spain |
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Conference Article |
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2011 |
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8th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: From Early-Warning Systems to Preparedness and Training, ISCRAM 2011 |
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ISCRAM 2011 |
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Artificial intelligence; Computer simulation; Decision support systems; Flood control; Hydraulic tools; Information systems; Reservoir management; Water management; Data-sources; Early warning; Early Warning System; Flood forecasting; Flood management; Open-shell; Floods |
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The paper provides an overview of past, present and future development in the program to implement a Flood Forecasting and Decision-Support System (DSS) for the SAIH network in some Spanish basins. These tools represent a significant advance by embedding the decision-making components for management of hydraulic infrastructure into the flood forecasting and flood early warning procedures. The DSS has been implemented based on an open-shell platform for integrating various data sources and different simulation models. So far, it covers the Segura, Jucar, Tajo, Duero and Miño-Sil basins, which represent 42% of Spanish territory. Special attention is paid to the decision-support for the operation of the 66 major reservoirs as a fundamental part of flood management. |
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KV Consultores, Madrid, Spain; Deltares, Operational Water Management, Delft, Netherlands; Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain; Dirección General Del Agua, Spain |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
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Lisbon |
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M.A. Santos, L. Sousa, E. Portela |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9789724922478 |
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Early Warning and Alert Systems |
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8th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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609 |
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Josune Hernantes; Jose M. Torres; Ana Laugé; Jose Mari Sarriegi; Iztok Starc; Eva Zupancic; Denis Trcek |
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Using GMB methodology on a large crisis model |
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Conference Article |
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2010 |
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ISCRAM 2010 – 7th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management: Defining Crisis Management 3.0, Proceedings |
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ISCRAM 2010 |
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Computer simulation; Outages; Collaborative methodologies; Collaborative methods; Collaborative model; Crisis management; Decision makers; Electricity sector; Group model building; Sociotechnical; Information systems |
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Mitigating, detecting, evaluating, responding and recovering from crises are highly complex tasks that involve many decision makers (agents). As a consequence using collaborative methods that allow the cooperation among these agents during the crisis management strategy and procedures design is of significant importance. Group Model Building (GMB) is a robust collaborative methodology that has been successfully used for modelling several complex socio-technical problems, where different agents may have diverse perspectives or interests in the problem under analysis. Through the development of a series of exercises, GMB allows the integration of these initially fragmented perspectives. Modellers translate the knowledge elicited from experts during GMB workshops into simulation models that reproduce the behaviour of the problem. This paper presents the use and adaptation of the GMB methodology in a research project about large pan European crises due to outages in the electricity sector. |
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TECNUN, University of Navarra, Spain; University of Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, ISCRAM |
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Seattle, WA |
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S. French, B. Tomaszewski, C. Zobel |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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Planning, Foresight and/or Risk Analysis |
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7th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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575 |
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Janine Hellriegel; Michael Klafft |
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A tool for the simulation of alert message propagation in the general population |
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Conference Article |
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2014 |
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ISCRAM 2014 Conference Proceedings – 11th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2014 |
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65-69 |
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Computer simulation; Frequency multiplying circuits; Information systems; Alert simulation; Crisis preparation; Geo-spatial informations; Message propagation; Multiplication effect; Prototypical implementation; Simulation software; Warning channel; Computer software |
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Informing and alerting the population in disaster situations is a challenging task. Numerous situational factors have to be considered, as well as the impact of a plethora of communication channels, and multiplication effects in the population. In order to optimize the alerting strategies and enhance alert planning, it would be beneficial to model the dissemination of alerts. In this paper, we present a general overview of an alert dissemination model as well as its prototypical implementation in a simulation software. The software takes situational parameters such as time of day and location into account and can even infer characteristics of the alerting infrastructure from geospatial information. |
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Fraunhofer FOKUS, Germany; FOM University, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Germany |
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The Pennsylvania State University |
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University Park, PA |
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S.R. Hiltz, M.S. Pfaff, L. Plotnick, and P.C. Shih. |
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English |
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English |
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2411-3387 |
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9780692211946 |
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Analytic Modeling and Simulation |
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11th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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568 |
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Rahele B. Dilmaghani; B.S. Manoj; Ramesh R. Rao |
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Emergency communication challenges and privacy |
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Conference Article |
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2006 |
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Proceedings of ISCRAM 2006 – 3rd International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2006 |
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172-180 |
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Computer simulation; Information systems; Office buildings; Telecommunication networks; Wireless mesh networks (WMN); Cellular infrastructure; Communication infrastructure; Disaster categories; Heterogeneous environments; Hybrid wireless mesh network; Katrina; Visitor location registers; World Trade Center; Commerce |
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Communication and interoperability between different organizations of first responders has been a problem for a long time. There have been examples of failure in communication between different organizations at World Trade Center on 9/11, for example some of the police warnings were not heard by fire fighters that resulted in several lives lost. In most cases, network unavailability or incapability of coordination among networks causes much damage. Therefore, we present a highly reliable communication infrastructure that is suitable at ground zero where the existing communication network is damaged or unavailable. We used Hybrid Wireless Mesh Network (HWMN) as a candidate for communication infrastructure with the capability of working in a heterogeneous environment with different available backhaul technologies. In addition to the use of WMNs, we also present some special requirements for a cellular networks generated by simulation models investigating different scenarios that occur at ground zero. For example, when hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, people outside the ground zero area could place a call, but were not able to receive phone calls. This happened because the cellular network elsewhere was not able to contact the Home Location Register (HLR), located at New Orleans. We, in this paper, propose a solution in which the important user or network information databases such as HLR and VLR (Visitor Location Register) are replicated to provide a sufficient amount of fault tolerance. |
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, San Diego, CA 92093-0436, United States |
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Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium |
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Newark, NJ |
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B. Van de Walle, M. Turoff |
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English |
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9090206019; 9789090206011 |
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COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE |
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3rd International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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450 |
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Alayne Da Costa Duarte; Marcos R. S. Borges; Jose Orlando Gomes; De Paulo V. R. Carvalho |
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ASC model: A process model for the evaluation of simulated field exercises in the emergency domain |
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Conference Article |
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2013 |
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ISCRAM 2013 Conference Proceedings – 10th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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ISCRAM 2013 |
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551-555 |
Keywords |
Information systems; Activity report; Emergency; Evaluation; Evaluation program; High-risk areas; Process Modeling; Real situation; Structural modeling; Computer simulation |
Abstract |
The undefined flow of execution of activities in an evaluation process hampers its implementation. A consistent evaluation process defines interrelated methodological steps that make it easier for the evaluator to lead the process. This article presents a process model for the evaluation of simulated field exercises in the emergency domain, including their sub processes and activities. The proposed model was derived from observations made during real situations of a simulated evacuation exercise of communities in high-risk areas in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). The motivation came from the finding that the assessment of simulated field exercises is conducted by completing an activity report that does not follow a structural model, an evaluation program or a formal standard. The results of this research show the experts' satisfaction with the application of the model proposed for the development of an evaluation process. The same occurs when comparing to reports currently used by them for this purpose. |
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UFRJ, Brazil; IEN, Brazil |
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Karlsruher Institut fur Technologie |
Place of Publication |
KIT; Baden-Baden |
Editor |
T. Comes, F. Fiedrich, S. Fortier, J. Geldermann and T. Müller |
Language |
English |
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ISSN |
2411-3387 |
ISBN |
9783923704804 |
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Track |
Innovations in Research |
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Conference |
10th International ISCRAM Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
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420 |
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