I have been compiling a few journal articles and related scholarly papers related to the NIJ project. Most of these deal with using GIS for emergency management, preparedness, and response to emergencies. I provide a short summary and a link to the PDF's of these papers on my FTP file server.
The third dimension in LBS: the steps to go
Zlatanova, Verbree, The third dimension in LBS: the steps to go, Section GISt, research institute OTB, Delft University of Technology
This paper deals with the use of new technology in mobile devices for use in 3-d Location based services (LBS). They define a 3D LBS as: providing a 3D location utility, 3D navigation, 3D directories, and a 3D presentation of the data, particularly on a mobile device in the field.
Relevance to NIJ project:
This paper addresses different methods for determining mobile users locations, using GIS, WLAN, telecom networks, et. al. It also goes into detail about data management. Things like serving GIS data to mobile devices is covered, as well as effective presentation of 3D data on a mobile device and how it can best be accomplished. It also addresses impediments to using mobile devices, such as the lack of efficient 3D tech to serve this type of data, as well as rendering it on a mobile device.
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Interfacing Emergency Management with GIS-Aided Spatial Decision Support Systems
Erden, Coskun, Interfacing Emergency Management with GIS-Aided Spatial Decision Support Systems, INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MODERN TECHNOLOGIES, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN GEODESY AND RELATED FIELDS Sofia, 08-09 November 2007
This paper examines the relationship between emergency management and GIS aided support systems. It includes information of the role of SDSS, it structures, and applications related to it's use.
Relevance to NIJ project:
Gives specific examples of preexisting SDSS applications and GIS based emergency management systems and how they work.
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Impediments to using GIS for real-time disaster decision support
Zerger, Smith, Impediments to using GIS for real-time disaster decision support, Computers, Environment, and Urban Systems, 27(2003) 123-141
This paper takes a look at some of the problems of using GIS systems for real-time disaster support. These include such things as custodianship of data, skills of the people using them, availability of data, and implementation problems.
Relevance to NIJ Project:
Gives a case study of a GIS decision support system and some reactions from local emergency managers. They discuss some of the problems associated with relying on this type of system and highlight areas where improvements are necessary. They particularly talk about how important it is to get fast, reliable data when needed, especially in a chaotic environment of an emergency.
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Using GIS in Emergency Management Operations
Gunes, Kovel, Using GIS in Emergency Management Operations, Journal of Urban Planning and Development, (2000)
This paper takes a look at the use of a GIS emergency management system in Kansas that is used for flood disasters. It is used to help planners and managers make intelligent and informed decisions that directly impact the livlihood of the people living there.
Relevance to NIJ Project:
Takes a look at the reasons why such systems should be used:
• Efficiencies gained from automating tasks previously done manually
• Efficiencies realized through the reduction, elimination, and/or coordination
of tasks previously done that currently are duplicated by multiple
individuals in different organization units
• Efficiencies obtained when GIS performs tasks that are too time consuming
and costly to be done manually or with current outmoded technologies
• Enhancements provided by GIS technology in productivity that other,
more traditional technologies do not provide
Also provides another example of a existing system in use and some of the problems (maintaining the data was considered a full time job) associated with the use of these types of systems.
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I will be providing links and descriptions to more related papers in the near future....
Thursday, March 19, 2009
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