Download or read book Dynamic Plume Modeling and Real time Routing for Emergency Response written by Pavan Kumar Chitumalla and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We consider the problem of finding shortest and safest paths in the presence of toxic gas dispersions that move dynamically with the changing wind speed and direction. First, to model this dynamic aspect of the gas plumes we developed the Weather Retriever software, that fetches the weather details of a particular location from the internet and works as the Station for Atmospheric Measurements (SAM) for a plume modeling software called ALOHA. Then we explored several options for displaying this dynamic plume on a geographic map. We proposed a solution that unifies several technologies and achieves the goal. Finally, we implemented it by extending an existing GIS application called ArcMap to display the dynamic plumes and find the emergency paths utilizing the geoprocessing tools and built-in Network Analyst.

Download or read book Dynamic Real Time Routing for Evacuation Repsonse Planning and Execution written by Srinivas Peeta and published by . This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Advanced Information Networking and Applications written by Leonard Barolli and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 1396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of the book is to provide latest research findings, innovative research results, methods and development techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to the emerging areas of information networking and applications. Networks of today are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of various functionalities such as sensing, communications, intelligence and actuations are emerging as a critically important disruptive computer class based on a new platform, networking structure and interface that enable novel, low cost and high volume applications. Several of such applications have been difficult to realize because of many interconnections problems. To fulfill their large range of applications different kinds of networks need to collaborate and wired and next generation wireless systems should be integrated in order to develop high performance computing solutions to problems arising from the complexities of these networks. This book covers the theory, design and applications of computer networks, distributed computing and information systems.

Download or read book Emerging Economies Risk and Development and Intelligent Technology written by Chongfu Huang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RACR is a series of biennial international conferences on risk analysis, crisis response, and disaster prevention for specialists and stakeholders. RACR-2015, held June 1-3, 2015 in Tangier, Morocco, was the fifth conference in this series, following the successful RACR-2007 in Shanghai (China), RACR-2009 in Beijing (China), RACR-2011 in Laredo (US

Download or read book Critical Information Infrastructure Security written by Christos Xenakis and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Critical Information Infrastructure Security, CRITIS 2010, held in Athens, Greece in September 2010. The 12 revised full papers and two poster papers presented went through two rounds of reviewing and improvement and were selected from 30 submissions. The papers included address various techniques to realize the security of systems, communications, and data.

Download or read book A Real time Emergency Response Workstation Using a 3 D Numerical Model Initialized with Sodar written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many emergency response dispersion modeling systems provide simple Gaussian models driven by single meteorological tower inputs to estimate the downwind consequences from accidental spills or stack releases. Complex meteorological or terrain settings demand more sophisticated resolution of the three-dimensional structure of the atmosphere to reliably calculate plume dispersion. Mountain valleys and sea breeze flows are two common examples of such settings. To address these complexities, the authors have implemented the three-dimensional diagnostic MATHEW mass-adjusted wind field and ADPIC particle-in-cell dispersion models on a workstation for use in real-time emergency response modeling. MATHEW/ADPIC have shown their utility in a variety of complex settings over the last 15 years within the Department of Energy's Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability (ARAC) project. The models are initialized using an array of surface wind measurements from meteorological towers coupled with vertical profiles from an acoustic sounder (sodar). The workstation automatically acquires the meteorological data every 15 minutes. A source term is generated using either defaults or a real-time stack monitor. Model outputs include contoured isopleths displayed on site geography or plume densities shown over 3-D color shaded terrain. The models are automatically updated every 15 minutes to provide the emergency response manager with a continuous display of potentially hazardous ground-level conditions if an actual release were to occur. Model run time is typically less than 2 minutes on 6 megaflop ((approximately)30 MIPS) workstations. Data acquisition, limited by dial-up modem communications, requires 3 to 5 minutes.

Download or read book Post disaster Dynamic Routing of Emergency Vehicles written by Mansooreh Mollaghasemi and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dynamic Vehicle Routing in Emergency Evacuation written by Yi Wen and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Hurricane Katrina, extensive studies have been conducted aiming to optimize the transit vehicle routing in the event of an emergency evacuation. However, the vast majority of the studies focus on solving the deterministic vehicle routing problem that all the evacuation data are known in advance. These studies are generally not practical in dealing with real-world problems which involve considerable uncertainty in the evacuation data set. In this dissertation, a SmartEvac system is developed for dynamic vehicle routing optimization in emergency evacuation. The SmartEvac system is capable of processing dynamic evacuation data in real time, such as random pickup requests, travel time change, network interruptions. The objective is to minimize the total travel time for all transit vehicles. A column generation based online optimization model is integrated into the SmartEvac system. The optimization model is based on the following structure: a master problem model and a sub-problem model. The master problem model is used for routes selection from a restricted routes set while the sub-problem model is developed to progressively add new routes into the restricted routes set. The sub-problem is formulated as a shortest path problem with capacity constraint and is solved using a cycle elimination algorithm. When the evacuation data are updated, the SmartEvac system will reformulate the optimization model and generate a new routes set based on the existing routes set. The computational results on benchmark problems are compared to other studies in the literature. The SmartEvac system outperforms other approaches on most of the benchmark problems in terms of computation time and solution quality. CORSIM simulation is used as a test bed for the SmartEvac system. CORSIM Run-Time-Extension is developed for communications between the simulation and the SmartEvac system. A case study of the Hurricane Gustav emergency evacuation is conducted. Different scenarios corresponding to different situations that presented in the Hurricane Gustav emergency evacuation are proposed to evaluate the performance of the SmartEvac system in response to real-time data. The average processing time is 28.9 seconds and the maximum processing time is 171 seconds, which demonstrate the SmartEvac system's capability of real-time vehicle routing optimization.

Download or read book The Optimization of a Street Network Model for Emergency Response Analysis Within a Geographic Information System written by Jeremy T. Hamm and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emergency response is affected by both static and dynamic variables within a street network. Static variables are constant and do not change while dynamic variables change over time. When variables are input into emergency response, modeling the prediction of travel time will be more accurate which results in lives saved. This study focuses on modeling both static and dynamic variables within a street network model. This model incorporates the static variables of turn penalties, slope adjustment, and the dynamic variable of weather impact. The variables have been tested both individually and in conjunction with one another. The goal of this study is to develop a GIS model which predicts travel time for emergency vehicles with multiple variables included. The output travel times from this model were compared with actual travel time records in order to determine if the included variables have any impact on emergency response time. The model was developed using a combination of Python scripting and the Network Analyst extension in ArcGIS Desktop. Weather data in this study was downloaded from the National Weather Service. Other GIS data was provided by The Omega Group and a variety of other sources. Analysis of model results was accomplished with Correlation Analysis within Microsoft Excel. This statistical method determines how well the model output correlates with the actual travel times. The time recording methods showed no discernable impact on the model results. The static variables of turn penalties and slope adjustment showed only minor changes in accuracy, mostly below one percent. The dynamic weather variable improved the model accuracy significantly in all three study areas. The conclusion is that weather conditions effect emergency response time significantly. Turn penalties and slope adjustment do not have a large affect emergency response time.

Download or read book Diagnostic Modeling for Real time Emergency Response written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability (ARAC) provides real-time dose assessments for airborne pollutant releases. ARAC is currently in the process of developing an entirely new suite of models and system infrastructure. Diagnostic and dispersion algorithms are being created in-house and a prognostic model NO-RAPS, imported from the Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, is currently being adapted to ARAC's needs. Diagnostic models are essential for an emergency response capability since they provide the ability to rapidly assimilate available meteorological data and generate the mass-consistent three-dimensional wind fields required by dispersion models. The resulting wind fields may also serve to initialize and validate prognostic models. In general, the performance of diagnostic models strongly correlates with the density and distribution of measurements in the area of interest and the resolution of the terrain. problem, data can be extracted from user-specified databases within a region defined by a metdata grid. Typically the data collection region will cover a geographic domain significantly larger than the area involved in the dispersion simulation in order to provide the most complete set of meteorological information relevant to the problem. This also permits the user to redefine the problem grid size and location, within limits, without reaccessing the meteorological data extraction system. After the data has been collected, an associated meteorological preprocessor places it in a standard form for further processing. The pre-processor does not alter or interpolate wind values; it only performs reversible transformations to convert the data to a standard unambiguous form, e.g. latitude, longitude, height, wind speed and direction. This allows the diagnostic models to use a generalized data ingest routine, not dependent on the form or format of the meteorological data source or database.

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Download or read book Handbooks in Operations Research and Management Science Transportation written by Cynthia Barnhart and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-12-08 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains eleven chapters describing some of the most recent methodological operations research developments in transportation. It is structured around the main transportation modes, and each chapter is written by a group of well-recognized researchers. Because of the major impact of operations research methods in the field of air transportation over the past forty years, it is befitting to open the book with a chapter on airline operations management. This book will prove useful to researchers, students, and practitioners in transportation and will stimulate further research in this rich and fascinating area. - Volume 14 examines transport and its relationship with operations and management science - 11 chapters cover the most recent research developments in transportation - Focuses on main transportation modes-air travel, automobile, public transit, maritime transport, and more

Download or read book Ciottone s Disaster Medicine written by Gregory R. Ciottone and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 1050 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Ciottone's Disaster Medicine, 2nd Edition, thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including terrorist attacks and the threat of biological warfare. Part 1 offers an A-to-Z resource for every aspect of disaster medicine and management, while Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate quick reference in a real-time setting. Quickly grasp key concepts, including identification of risks, organizational preparedness, equipment planning, disaster education and training, and more advanced concepts such as disaster risk reduction, tactical EMS, hazard vulnerability analysis, impact of disaster on children, and more. Understand the chemical and biologic weapons known to exist today, as well as how to best manage possible future events and scenarios for which there is no precedent. Be prepared for man-made disasters with new sections that include Topics Unique to Terrorist Events and High-Threat Disaster Response and Operational Medicine (covering tactical and military medicine). Get a concise overview of lessons learned by the responders to recent disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti, Hurricane Sandy, the 2014 Ebola outbreak, and active shooter events like Sandy Hook, CT and Aurora, CO. Learn about the latest technologies such as the use of social media in disaster response and mobile disaster applications. Ensure that everyone on your team is up-to-date with timely topics, thanks to new chapters on disaster nursing, crisis leadership, medical simulation in disaster preparedness, disaster and climate change, and the role of non-governmental agencies (NGOs) in disaster response - a critical topic for those responding to humanitarian needs overseas. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Download or read book Ciottone s Disaster Medicine E Book written by Gregory R. Ciottone and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 1081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While medical specialists in disaster mitigation, preparedness, and response are needed worldwide, the initial phase of disaster response is almost entirely dependent upon local resources—making it essential that all healthcare personnel have a working knowledge of the field and stand ready to integrate into the response system. Ciottone's Disaster Medicine, 3rd Edition, is the most comprehensive reference available to help accomplish these goals in every community. It thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including lessons learned by the responders to contemporary disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian and western U.S. wildfires, European heatwaves, the Beirut explosion, recent hurricanes and typhoons, and the global refugee crisis. - Part 1 offers an A-to-Z resource for every aspect of disaster medicine and management, while Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate quick reference in a real-time setting. - Covers basic concepts such as identification of risks, organizational preparedness, equipment planning, disaster education and training, and more advanced concepts such as disaster risk reduction, health in complex emergencies, building local disaster resiliency, psychological impact of disasters on children, and more. - Contains new decision trees throughout that help guide you through the decision-making process in difficult situations. - Uses an easy-to-follow, templated approach to historical perspectives, overviews of current practice including pre-incident and post-incident actions, medical treatment of casualties, and potential pitfalls. - Includes updated sections on man-made disasters, including mass casualties, active shooter situations, integrated response to terrorist attacks, and chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear/high-yield explosives disasters. - Discusses the latest technologies, such as the use of mobile disaster applications, drone response systems, and virtual reality simulation training. - Features thoroughly updated information on crisis leadership, practical applications of disaster epidemiology, disaster and climate change, and the integration of non-government agencies (NGOs) in disaster response—a critical topic for those responding to humanitarian needs overseas. - Includes new chapters on Pandemic Preparedness and Response, Disaster Medicine in a Changing Climate, Disaster Response in Asia, Building Local Capacity and Disaster Resiliency, Civilian-Military Coordination in Disaster Response, Medical Simulation in Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Nursing, Crisis Meta-Leadership, Palliative Care in Disasters, Counter-Terrorism Medicine, SARS CoV (COVID-19 and SARS), and Disasters in Space Travel. - An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Download or read book Validation and Evaluation of Emergency Response Plans Through Agent Based Modeling and Simulation written by Joseph Helsing and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biological emergency response planning plays a critical role in protecting the public from possible devastating results of sudden disease outbreaks. These plans describe the distribution of medical countermeasures across a region using limited resources within a restricted time window. Thus, the ability to determine that such a plan will be feasible, i.e. successfully provide service to affected populations within the time limit, is crucial. Many of the current efforts to validate plans are in the form of live drills and training, but those may not test plan activation at the appropriate scale or with sufficient numbers of participants. Thus, this necessitates the use of computational resources to aid emergency managers and planners in developing and evaluating plans before they must be used. Current emergency response plan generation software packages such as RE-PLAN or RealOpt, provide rate-based validation analyses. However, these types of analysis may neglect details of real-world traffic dynamics. Therefore, this dissertation presents Validating Emergency Response Plan Execution Through Simulation (VERPETS), a novel, computational system for the agent-based simulation of biological emergency response plan activation. This system converts raw road network, population distribution, and emergency response plan data into a format suitable for simulation, and then performs these simulations using SUMO, or Simulations of Urban Mobility, to simulate realistic traffic dynamics. Additionally, high performance computing methodologies were utilized to decrease agent load on simulations and improve performance. Further strategies, such as use of agent scaling and a time limit on simulation execution, were also examined. Experimental results indicate that the time to plan completion, i.e. the time when all individuals of the population have received medication, determined by VERPETS aligned well with current alternate methodologies. It was determined that the dynamic of traffic congestion at the POD itself was one of the major factors affecting the completion time of the plan, and thus allowed for more rapid calculations of plan completion time. Thus, this system provides not only a novel methodology to validate emergency response plans, but also a validation of other current strategies of emergency response plan validation.

Download or read book Urban and Regional Data Management written by Sisi Zlatanova and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-09-05 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human activities as well as various natural phenomena change the environment and impact on the quality of life. Analysis of those dynamics is required for a better understanding of urban modifications, and to facilitate urban growth and development. Research related to the management of urban data has a long tradition. Through the years a variety of challenging research questions has been investigated related to the collection, storage, use and visualisation of the data representing the urban phenomena in a computer-based environment. The role of the citizens and their wellbeing has become a critical aspect in all research and development activities. Since 1971, the Urban Data Management Society (UDMS) has organized international symposia across Europe to promote the development of information systems at a local government level. Initially, the focus of these symposia was mostly on urban applications, but both regional and rural issues have grown in importance over the years. Nowadays, an important aim of UDMS is to provide a forum for people to discuss new approaches, to consider new technologies, and to share practical experiences in the field of urban data management. This book contains a selection of the best 19 out of 42 full papers that were submitted for UDMS 2011. The topics covered represent current trends in urban and regional data management. Urban and Regional Data Management 2011 is divided in four parts: (1) 3D modeling and applications; (2) Data management for local government; (3) Environmental monitoring and assessment; (4) Remote sensing for urban applications, and will proof to be a useful source of information for urban, regional and rural data-related professionals, such as scholars, GIS engineers, geomatic professionals, photogrammetrists, land surveyors, mapping specialists, urban planners and researchers, as well as for postgraduate students and lecturers.

Download or read book Modeling and Simulation for Emergency Response written by Sanjay Jain and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a summary of the talks & working sessions during the Modeling & Simulation (M&S) for Emergency ResponseÓ workshop held March 4-6, 2003, at NIST. Emergency response is defined as all the activities for identifying, detecting, planning, training, analyzing vulnerability & responding to unanticipated events that may result in injury &/or loss of human lives & damage &/or destruction of critical infrastructure elements. Contents: Requirements for M&S for Emergency Response; Framework for M&S for Emergency Response; Preparing the Information Platform for M&S; M&S Tools for Emergency Response; Workshop Parallel Breakout Sessions; Funding Programs; & Conclusion. Illustrations.