Abstract
 Using Real-Time Weather for Emergency Response GIS Track: Disaster Management and Emergency Response Author(s): Devon Humphrey The use of GIS within Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) combines visual intelligence and map data from a variety of sources within a real-time situation map. One type of information that is critical to any emergency response is weather. Temperature, winds, humidity, weather radar, and lightning strikes can all impact the situation and response tactics must adapt accordingly. Real-time sources of weather data are now available in GIS-friendly formats for use in the EOC. Real-time weather data can be used to feed trajectory models such as HAZUS MH and ALOHA, among others. This 'weather-aware' GIS also makes location-based notifications possible during a crisis. The National Spill Control School at Texas A&M University conducts training and emergency response exercises using GIS as the scenario generator. By adding a realtime weather capability to the GIS, more realistic scenarios are presented. Devon Humphrey Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi National Spill Control School 150 Sunset Ridge Dripping Springs , TX 78620 US Phone: 512-264-3246 E-mail: devon@waypointmapping.com |
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