- Author
- Vinh, A.
- Title
- Computer-Based Monitoring for Decision Support Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Buildings.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Book or Conf
- 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 p., 2008
- Keywords
- computers | building management | sensors | methodology | standards
- Identifiers
- authentication; thorization; mergency preparedness; information management; interoperability protocols; secure data exchange; Building Information Services and Control System (BISACS)
- 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.