Web-Service based Distributed System for Decision Support in Emergency Situations

Availability of relevant up-to-date information is of high importance for situation management in disaster events. The paper proposes methodology and prototype architecture for operational decision support based on information acquisition from heterogeneous sources. General scenario of the decision support system operation is described in detail. Usage of Web-services allows integration of distributed system components using existing Internet resources and facilities. Some advantages of such facilities (e.g., using a mobile phone for receiving assignments) are presented.