Presentation
Advancements in Visualization Technologies for Inland Oil Spill Planning and Response
SessionDisaster Response
Description341: This paper describes the evolution and application of visualization technologies for spill planning and response over the past five years. Specifically, the three following technological advancements are discussed and illustrated by projects and spill responses with high-level lessons learned and the cautions industries and responders should know:
1. 2018 – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photography was utilized for capturing details of static assets in oil spill planning, such as boom tie-offs and staging areas. However, challenges were encountered with large file sizes and internet portal stress, impacting cellular networks and devices.
2. 2019 to 2022 – Visualization platforms witnessed notable advancements, allowing live-streaming the Incident Command (IC) dashboards.
3. 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation platforms provided dramatic improvements, enabling:
• Efficient content discovery, extracting valuable information from written plans, geographic response plans, and tailored surveys/questionnaires.
• Providing content and direction to responders and agencies in multiple languages.
• Automated form completion reduced labor costs and optimized resources for planning and training activities.
In conclusion, the advancements in visualization technologies, including the integration of low-latency networks, have enhanced response decision-making, collaboration, and environmental protection measures. By capitalizing on the lessons learned and embracing emerging technologies such as AI, the industry can further advance its spill response capabilities.
1. 2018 – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photography was utilized for capturing details of static assets in oil spill planning, such as boom tie-offs and staging areas. However, challenges were encountered with large file sizes and internet portal stress, impacting cellular networks and devices.
2. 2019 to 2022 – Visualization platforms witnessed notable advancements, allowing live-streaming the Incident Command (IC) dashboards.
3. 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation platforms provided dramatic improvements, enabling:
• Efficient content discovery, extracting valuable information from written plans, geographic response plans, and tailored surveys/questionnaires.
• Providing content and direction to responders and agencies in multiple languages.
• Automated form completion reduced labor costs and optimized resources for planning and training activities.
In conclusion, the advancements in visualization technologies, including the integration of low-latency networks, have enhanced response decision-making, collaboration, and environmental protection measures. By capitalizing on the lessons learned and embracing emerging technologies such as AI, the industry can further advance its spill response capabilities.
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TimeWednesday, May 15th11:00am - 11:20am CDT
Location275-277
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