Application of the FICUS Data Data-Conflation Model to a Theoretical Humanitarian Crisis Analytical Framework

Abstract

This report describes a demonstration of the Framework for Integrating the Complexity of Urban Systems (FICUS) as applied to a theoretical humanitarian crisis (HC) analytical framework for Bangladesh provided by the U.S. Navy Joint Intelligence Center Pacific (JICPAC). This type of framework is used to monitor the risk of abuse or attack involving systems within the U.S. Navy Pacific Command area of responsibility. Output from the FICUS data-conflation model was used to populate this theoretical HC framework with socioeconomic survey-response data usable at fine scales of resolution. A key feature of the FICUS methodology is that it accounts for both known and unknown uncertainties in the data using statistically transparent techniques. The report discusses both the successes and limitations demonstrated by the case study. An inherent and expected limitation of this technology is that because it was developed for population-survey data conflation, it could not greatly facilitate insight into aspects of an HC framework addressing indicators such as macroeconomic investment, commerce, or construction policy.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1081856

Entities

People

  • Carey L. Baxter
  • Charles R. Ehlschlaeger
  • Claire Munaretto
  • Elizabeth Bastian
  • James D. Westervelt
  • Jamie Fishman
  • Jeffrey A. Burkhalter
  • Natalie R. Myers

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Climate Change
  • Emergency Response
  • Environmental Protection
  • Health Services
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Lepidoptera
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Mobile Phones
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Storm Surges
  • Urban Areas
  • Vaccines

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Military Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design