IDIRA

Interoperability of data and procedures in large-scale multinational disaster response actions

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'What is missing so far in the European Union are disaster management procedures, tools and systems which fully take into account the specific characteristics and requirements of large-scale international cooperation in emergency situations. These characteristics are distinguished by many diverse emergency response organisations that need to collaborate across technological systems, organisational borders as well as language and cultural barriers. They do not have the same background knowledge and arrive at different points in time. Technologies and procedures currently used in multinational disaster response and prior EU funded projects have provided many solutions for single aspects, but to the best of the Consortium’s knowledge there is no concept available yet which supports the entire process. This situation is the motivation for IDIRA. The mentioned characteristics of multinational disaster response led to the conclusion that we shall develop a system of technologies and guidelines which help in optimal resource planning and operations across national and organisational borders. The set of tools, interfaces and procedures developed in IDIRA will be designed to be configured, deployed and operated in a flexible manner, providing interoperable services for data integration, information exchange, resource planning and decision support to local and international disaster response units and decision makers. This core result of IDIRA will take the form an architectural framework and an exemplary implementation of a Mobile Integrated Command and Control Structure supporting co-ordinated large-scale disaster management. It is foreseen to make the best possible use of existing ideas, technology and standards, integrating available solutions and complementing them with new components where necessary. In actual operation, the components based on IDIRA solutions will be building on and be integrated with local command & control infrastructure and response procedures.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

During major disasters, local response teams usually require the support of units from around the world. An EU initiative is designing solutions that take into account the special needs of multinational cooperation in emergency situations.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

The majority of emergency units function according to their own management support and disaster response service procedures. When regional and international teams are deployed to a disaster site, breakdowns in communication and operations can occur.

Thanks to EU funding, the 'Interoperability of data and procedures in large-scale multinational disaster response actions' (http://www.idira.eu (IDIRA)) project is creating a set of tools, interfaces and procedures to improve the process of coordinating and sharing information between the field operations.

The project is focused on developing a web-based system that provides interoperable services for data integration, information exchange, resource planning and decision support to local and international disaster response units and decision makers.

Project members began by examining the current circumstances and mapping user needs for interoperable systems and procedures. The findings were used as a basis for system specifications, architecture and integration.

Researchers designed and tested interoperable data structures, interfaces, and the software and hardware components of the system. A prototype was then successfully developed.

The IDIRA system works by supplying personnel at the scene and in command and control rooms, in addition to civil protection staff, with vital information from various sources before and during their operations. All data on requirements, resources and disaster scene conditions are fed into this shared information centre. Personnel on the ground will also be able to communicate remotely with headquarters.

Researchers are working on the findings from user testing and trainings, as well as demonstration scenarios. This will lead to recommendations, best practices and lessons learnt for increased interoperability and efficiency in disaster response management operations.

IDIRA is developing novel technologies and procedures that will enhance communication, information and decision support during disaster response actions. The project should prevent further loss of life and help to stabilise the affected population sooner.