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Project Title:
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Geotargeted Disaster Alerts and Warnings: A Workshop on Current Knowledge and Research Gaps
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PIN:
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DEPS-CSTB-12-01
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Major Unit:
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Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences
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Sub Unit:
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DEPS Computer Science & Telecommuncations Board
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RSO:
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Eisenberg, Jon
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Subject/Focus Area:
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Computers and Information Technology; Earth Sciences
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Project Scope
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An ad hoc steering committee will plan and conduct a public workshop that will consider the potential for more precise geographical targeting to improve the effectiveness of disaster alerts and warnings; examine the opportunities presented by current and emerging technologies to create, deliver, and display alerts and warnings with greater geographical precision; consider the circumstances where more granular targeting would be useful; and examine the potential roles of federal, state, and local agencies and private sector information and communications providers in delivering more targeted alerts.
The committee will organize the workshop to include a mix of individual presentations, panels, breakout discussions, and question-and-answer sessions to develop an understanding of the relevant research communities, research already completed, ongoing research, and future research needs. Key stakeholders would be identified and invited to participate. The committee will develop the workshop agenda, select and invite speakers and discussants, and moderate the discussions
An unedited (verbatim) transcript of the event would be prepared. A report summarizing the committee’s assessment of what transpired at the workshop would also be prepared.
The project is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The approximate start date for the project is 07/16/2012.
A report is expected to be issued by summer 2013.
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Project Duration:
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12 months
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