How do Interactive Flood Simulation Models Influence Decision-Making? An Observations-Based Evaluation Method

Abstract

Interactive flood simulations models are computer models that are usable for practitioners during work sessions, allowing demand-driven flood simulations together with domain experts. It is assumed among developers of such models that these interactive models better serve decision-making processes, resulting in better informed decisions about, for example, evacuation and rescue operations. In order to test this assumption, we present a method that uses observations to monitor and evaluate decision-making processes in work sessions where interactive models are applied. We present a theoretical framework as a basis for this method, based on theory of collaborative knowledge construction, and operationalize this into measurable metrics. We demonstrate our method in two cases of flood disaster management and illustrate and discuss the strengths and weaknesses.

Knowledge Management in Disaster Preparedness: An Analysis of 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake in 2022 Luzon Philippines

“…al., 2020) stated that training and support from leaders is essential in disaster preparedness and response. Furthermore, the results that the main source of information are from social media and mass media validates the study of (Leskens, Brugnach & Hoekstra, 2019) that the role of technology in information gathering is a significant source of knowledge.…”

“…The role of technology in gathering information that were utilized in the different phases of disaster management were significantly indicated in several researches. The main objective of the study of (Leskens, Brugnach, & Hoekstra, 2019) was to assess the use of interactive flood simulation models that could be used in decision-making process. Moreover, in (Miles et al) simulation approach was utilized to test the Community of Practice in generation and distribution of shared ideas.…”