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Dissertation Information for Salvatore Belardo

NAME:
- Salvatore Belardo

DEGREE:
- Ph.D.

DISCIPLINE:
- Management

SCHOOL:
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (USA) (1981)

ADVISORS:
- None

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
- None

MPACT Status: Incomplete - Inspected

Title: A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Abstract: "The purpose of this thesis is to develop and test a decision support system for use in a crisis management setting. A framework for describing the tasks and decisions, and hence the need for information in an emergency is presented.

The decision support system was designed for use by emergency managers faced with those semi-structured tasks and decisions often encountered during the response phase of emergency management.

The focus in this study was on providing assistance to local officials responsible for responding to an accident at a nuclear power generating facility that could have potentially disastrous consequences to the surrounding community.

The microcomputer used as part of the decision support system provides data retrieval assistance, color graphics displays of response resources, and the potential impact of the release of radioactive material. It also utilizes an optimization algorithm to provide alternative efficient solutions for assigning emergency resources to demands.

The system was tested at the Federal Emergency Management Agency training facility with civil preparedness directors. The results while not statistically conclusive, were encouraging. The system has been received with enthusiasm by individuals at all levels throughout the disaster management hierarchy. It appears that in addition to the capability of the system during a crisis, it also has potential as a training and educational tool as well."

MPACT Scores for Salvatore Belardo

A = 8
C = 9
A+C = 17
T = 8
G = 1
W = 8
TD = 8
TA = 0
calculated 2014-03-10 23:13:27

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