Spatio-Temporal Knowledge Representation and Analysis for Earthquake Disaster Management
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2001Author
Leebmann, Johannes
Kyalo Kiema, J.B
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This paper examines the importance of integrating different spatial and temporal knowledge representations
in order to structure disaster relevant information. Special focus is made here on the human-machine
interface. An overview for structuring the knowledge is presented within the framework of a technical
information system. The idea of configuring the relevant knowledge with templates for spatial reasoning is
extended for collaborative spatial decision making. The architecture of a system for co-operative decision
making is then outlined. This provides a means for co-operative disaster management. A central part of this
system is the messaging system. The specifications and main characteristics for such a messaging system are
presented. An example implementation is then given.