2B: Coordination
Coordination is generally defined as the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively. Obviously, effective and efficient coordination of aid operations are essential in any disaster and emergency management system.
Examples of research topics are:
Agent-based models (acquaintances, situation detection, protocols, goals, strategies, etc.)
Coordination patterns and ontologies
Libraries
Monitoring coordination
Measuring performance of coordination
Transformation modules for addressing procedural compatibility
Synchronization of actions
Coordination semantic compatibility checking
Run time verification of coordination actions against specifications
Gathering coordination data
Machine learning techniques to improve coordination performance
Coordinations that can cause emergent behavior
Coordination protocols and patterns among UAVs, swarm of UAVs and ground stations
Coordination protocols and patterns among control centers and task forces including Security, Rescue, Firefighter, Health, Repair teams
Coordination protocols and patterns among the team members of task forces
Standardization of coordination protocols and models