Computer-Based Monitoring for Decision Support Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Buildings.
Computer-Based Monitoring for Decision Support Systems
and Disaster Preparedness in Buildings.
(1388 K)
Vinh, A.
International Multi-Conference on Engineering and
Technological Innovation (IMETI 2008). Proceedings.
Communications Systems, Technologies and Applications II
(CCCT). June 29-July 2, 2008, Orlando, FL, 1-6 pp,
2008.
Keywords:
computers; building management; sensors; methodology;
standards
Abstract:
The operation of modem 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 responder 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. 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.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899