Geospatial technologies have been used for a long time to model, simulate and predict future states, for example for:
- modelling flood risks taking into account digital elevation, the underground and extreme weather phenomena;
- simulating the spreading of a fire based on vegetation coverage and wind;
- predicting traffic flows using current traffic statistics and parameters on economic development.
Recently, more attention is being paid to the possibilities of modelling, simulation and prediction techniques. On the one hand: decision making requires not only static data on how the state of affairs is, but also what can/might be expected under certain conditions and taking into account certain interventions. On the other hand, new technological developments facilitate modelling, simulation and prediction methods and techniques.
The recent COVID-19 pandemic illustrates that governments need to know the impact of their decisions, while citizens must understand the impact of their (spatial) behaviour on the spreading of the virus (which is to a large extent a location-related problem). Similarly, environmental policy measures and changes in citizens’ habits will influence – hopefully in a positive way – the direction climate change is going.
Can we predict the future? How can location information and geospatial technology help in doing so?
In this webinar, Danny Vandenbroucke from KU Leuven and Chris Little from UK Met Office, both geospatial experts will walk you through following topics:
- What do we mean with modelling, simulation and prediction (forecasting): some definitions?
- Modelling using geospatial data and technologies, a long-lasting story: some examples on how geospatial technology has been used in the past in different policy contexts.
- Zooming in on two examples: agent-based modelling in the field of traffic management and the power of weather forecasting.
- Interoperability challenges related to modelling, simulation and prediction: the OGC (e.g., CDB) and Open Modeling Foundation activities.
- What does the future bring regarding modelling, simulation and prediction: some observations and ideas?
This webinar is a part of a series of “Webinars and events” performed by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre under the ELISE ISA² Action. The aim of these webinars is to quickly engage with new topics of relevance to the location interoperability, the digital transformation of government and socio-technical developments in this arena and to share the results and outcomes of ELISE action.
The webinar will take place on the 21/01/2021 at 14h00 CET (UTC+1).
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