Direct Transmission:
Each group of agencies can setup sharing through a predefined
"Station". At prespecified intervals, E-MAPS compresses and encrypts the
content of its events tables and uploads the information to the configured
stations. At the same time the software also downloads any information
placed on the server by other E-MAPS users. The Events downloaded from various
stations is stored in the "External Agencies" tab and are displayed with gray
symbology.
The broadcasting and sharing features of the
software can also be used to allow for collaboration between multiple agencies. For
example, the EOC office may be responding to a chemical spill. The response requires
a plume model to be created in order for the population affected to be identified.
However, the EOC individual in charge does not have sufficient experience with the
development of a Plume model. An individual at the Department of Environment however
is familiar with the plume modeling process. Using the broadcasting feature, the EOC
individual can enter the location of the incident so that the individual at the Department
of Environment can run the plume and forward the results back to the EOC office for
additional processing. |
