AGORA-GeoDash: A Geosensor Dashboard for Real-Time Flood Risk Monitoring

Horita, F. E. A., Fava, M. C., Mendiondo, E. M., Rotava, J., Souza, V. C., Ueyama, J. and De Albuquerque, J. P. (2014) AGORA-GeoDash: A Geosensor Dashboard for Real-Time Flood Risk Monitoring. In: ISCRAM 2014 Conference Proceedings, 01 May 2014, pp. 304-313. ISBN 9780692211946

Abstract

Flood management is an important approach to reduce damage caused by floods. In this context, technological architectures which work in real-time are needed. However, Brazil has faced many structural difficulties in obtaining updated information on the current state of its rivers. To address this problem, this paper outlines a geosensor dashboard called AGORA-GeoDash, which processes data streams from wireless sensor networks and makes them available in the form of a set of performance indicators that are essential to support real-time decision-making in flood risk monitoring. The dashboard was built on open-source frameworks, made use of geoservices that comply with the standards of Open Geospatial Consortium, and established a Wireless Sensor Network which monitors the rivers of São Carlos/SP in Brazil. The analysis of the indicators available in two rainfall events revealed that the dashboard can provide the key information required for the decision-making process involved in flood risk management.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Porto de Albuquerque, Professor Joao
• Authors: Horita, F. E. A., Fava, M. C., Mendiondo, E. M., Rotava, J., Souza, V. C., Ueyama, J., and De Albuquerque, J. P.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
• Journal Name: ISCRAM 2014 Conference Proceedings - 11th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
• ISBN: 9780692211946

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