HLA-based emergency response plan simulation and practice over internet

Abstract

Efficient emergency response for disasters needs systematic response preparedness and plan. Distributed computer simulation and practice drilling can help to perfect the emergency response plan and train the participants. In this paper, a distributed simulation and practice framework which realizes extending HLA/RTI to Internet based on Grid service is proposed. The framework aims to the advantage of Grid technology as well as the reusability and interoperability of simulation modules. The results of experiments of the prototype indicate the feasibility of the framework, which provide a platform for emergency response drilling distributed simulation over Internet. At the end of paper, the future development plan has been discussed. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.