Our third proposal is for PAG-ASA to establish an integrated data/communication and disaster management system with important organizations such as the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), Local Government Units (LGU), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the mass media. We’re not saying that presently there is none, however, we feel that there is much more room for improvement. During times of disaster especially typhoons, more probable than not that coordination efforts for preventive and damage management are very difficult to execute since communication networks and cable lines are very vulnerable to physical damages. Thus, it will be ineffective for PAG-ASA to just have the information available and yet was not disseminated on time to the general public and authorities at stake.
It would be a better solution if PAG-ASA will be able to establish on each of the Local Government Units (LGU) and concerned authorities previously mentioned a network of self-sustaining and dedicated satellite phones/computerized terminals which will act as transmitter/receiver/repository of voice/data exchanges to and from PAG-ASA. The network system is not solely aimed for coordination purposes but can also be sources of data inputs linked from atmospheric devices responsible in gauging the prevailing atmospheric conditions and variables within the area. Such data can be automatically uploaded to the central server of PAG-ASA for monitoring and assessment as to the gravity of the typhoon for example. PAG-ASA can therefore create a real-time assessment and prediction of the actual and future weather conditions based on these pieces of information on top of the qualitative reports from stationed personnel. Updated weather condition advisories and statistical reports will also be automatically transmitted back to the computerized terminals stationed at the different offices of the NDCC, AFP, PNP and LGUs for their own consumption and action plan.
We are suggesting an integrated communication system through a client-server architectural set-up in a wide area network (WAN) between PAG-ASA and local authorities such that crucial information for meteorological/weather condition assessment aimed to support swift and intelligible decisions can be easily communicated for effective disaster management planning and implementation. A reliable communication line through a dedicated network can help authorities in mapping the extent of disaster prioritizing action plans and allocating limited resources.
The network design is based on “client-server” architecture with PAG-ASA as the “central database server” gathering weather-related and other pertinent information directly from the LGUs of affected areas and from the concerned government authorities (clients). PAG-ASA will then process these data into useful and timely weather advisories to be broadcasted to the public and to be transmitted to the concerned authorities through the NDCC. The latter will be the one responsible in coordinating the necessary actions for preventive and/or disaster management activities. Computerized terminals (clients) installed in the offices of the LGUs and public authorities that form part of this integrated data/communication network should be designed to run on batteries or on minimal power supply.
Data interchange and transmission will be via satellite and mobile telephony technology. This way, even at the onset of power supply loss, important weather information can still be made available to and from the central database at PAG-ASA and to the LGUs and other concerned authorities linked in the network. Later on, it can be an option that this integrated data/communication network system may be made available to the public through mobile telecommunication services so that real-time updated weather information can be easily accessed and disseminated. Presently, PAG-ASA’s weather advisory is partly communicated through mass media channel but that may prove not as a long-term and reliable solution since it will reach limited audience and will result to poor coordination especially during absence of power supply in the affected areas.
It would be a better solution if PAG-ASA will be able to establish on each of the Local Government Units (LGU) and concerned authorities previously mentioned a network of self-sustaining and dedicated satellite phones/computerized terminals which will act as transmitter/receiver/repository of voice/data exchanges to and from PAG-ASA. The network system is not solely aimed for coordination purposes but can also be sources of data inputs linked from atmospheric devices responsible in gauging the prevailing atmospheric conditions and variables within the area. Such data can be automatically uploaded to the central server of PAG-ASA for monitoring and assessment as to the gravity of the typhoon for example. PAG-ASA can therefore create a real-time assessment and prediction of the actual and future weather conditions based on these pieces of information on top of the qualitative reports from stationed personnel. Updated weather condition advisories and statistical reports will also be automatically transmitted back to the computerized terminals stationed at the different offices of the NDCC, AFP, PNP and LGUs for their own consumption and action plan.
We are suggesting an integrated communication system through a client-server architectural set-up in a wide area network (WAN) between PAG-ASA and local authorities such that crucial information for meteorological/weather condition assessment aimed to support swift and intelligible decisions can be easily communicated for effective disaster management planning and implementation. A reliable communication line through a dedicated network can help authorities in mapping the extent of disaster prioritizing action plans and allocating limited resources.
The network design is based on “client-server” architecture with PAG-ASA as the “central database server” gathering weather-related and other pertinent information directly from the LGUs of affected areas and from the concerned government authorities (clients). PAG-ASA will then process these data into useful and timely weather advisories to be broadcasted to the public and to be transmitted to the concerned authorities through the NDCC. The latter will be the one responsible in coordinating the necessary actions for preventive and/or disaster management activities. Computerized terminals (clients) installed in the offices of the LGUs and public authorities that form part of this integrated data/communication network should be designed to run on batteries or on minimal power supply.
Data interchange and transmission will be via satellite and mobile telephony technology. This way, even at the onset of power supply loss, important weather information can still be made available to and from the central database at PAG-ASA and to the LGUs and other concerned authorities linked in the network. Later on, it can be an option that this integrated data/communication network system may be made available to the public through mobile telecommunication services so that real-time updated weather information can be easily accessed and disseminated. Presently, PAG-ASA’s weather advisory is partly communicated through mass media channel but that may prove not as a long-term and reliable solution since it will reach limited audience and will result to poor coordination especially during absence of power supply in the affected areas.
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