CASE STUDY OF THE INTEGRATED EARTHQUAKE DISASTER SIMULATION SYSTEMS

Abstract

Our studies on “Integrated Earthquake Disaster Simulation Systems” started in a special project funded by Japanese Government in 2002. One of the features of the systems is that detailed damage estimation and disaster response simulation can be performed as extensions of a spacial-temporal geographical information system for municipalities. We report here the progress in development of the systems and the information provided to a disaster headquaters within thirty minutes after an earthquake. The prototype systems currently being developed execute applications for disaster simulation as follows: earthquake motion, building and lifeline damage, road blockage, fire spread and disaster response.