Natural Disaster Scenario Generator.

Abstract

In this study, a computer system previously developed for generating nuclear damage scenarios (Dial-a-Scenario) was extended to produce natural disaster scenarios. The programs are implemented on both time-shared (remote terminal) and batch process modes. The programs include prior knowledge of natural disasters and produce a plausible sequence of event statements. The probabilistic nature of the programs permits an umlimited variety of scenarios to be produced. The user is allowed to design a desirable scenario by selecting the type of disaster, the maximum hazard level, and special problems. Running time and cost history data indicate that these scenarios can be produced very efficiently. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA020834

Entities

People

  • John Baca
  • Peter B. Bjorklund
  • Richard K. Laurino

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Terminals
  • Computers
  • Disasters
  • Generators
  • Natural Disasters
  • Remote Terminals
  • Sequences
  • Terminals

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Theoretical Analysis.