| Author(s): |
Alan B. Vinh; |
| Title: |
Computer-Based Monitoring for Decision Support Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Buildings |
| Published: |
July 02, 2008 |
| Abstract: |
The operation of modern buildings can support a vast amount of static and real-time data. Static information such as building schematics is vital for security and rescue purposes. There is a need for building managers and for first responders to be notified of designated building alerts in real-time so that actions can be performed promptly. The capability to monitor building devices and to keep the first responders community updated with the latest building information during emergency situations, as well as the ability to remotely control certain building devices and processes, can be realized today. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is investigating alternative ways for communicating building information such as sensor data, alert data and floor plans to building managers and to first responders operations centers and mobile units. This research focuses on resolving interoperability challenges in areas such as communication methodology, data security and data integrity, network scalability, data content and encapsulation standards, interface protocol standards, and presentation standards. This paper describes the various challenges encountered in the research area of building interoperability and proposes methods and insights for developing a standards framework to enable communication between building information systems and first responder information systems. Having a standards framework in place will assist in the development and deployment of commercial products in support of building interoperability. |
| Proceedings: |
International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation: IMETI 2008 |
| Volume: |
II |
| Pages: |
pp. 285 - 290 |
| Location: |
Orlando, FL |
| Dates: |
June 29-July 2, 2008 |
| Keywords: |
alarm; alert; authentication; authorization; emergency preparedness; homeland security; information/knowledge management; interoperability protocols; secure data exchange |
| Research Areas: |
Construction Integration and Automation |
| PDF version: |
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