Big Data in Nepal
When the words Big Data are used
some think of the customer privacy being jeopardized or the issue of a person’s
privacy eroding. The opportunity for intricate applications in the art of Big
Data can be demonstrated in the time of disaster when crisis emergency manager
are overwhelmed. During this time, it is
imperative that information is communicated to first responders. In the time of
crisis not only is information necessary but the addition of big data in the
form of sensors, GPS and social media along with GIS mapping for terrain
visualization is necessary. A report in the Government Technology magazine
mentioned that one of the first times big data was implemented was in the
aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. FEMA used a different approach from previous
disasters by changing its internal response protocol, loosening relationships
with non-profit do-gooders that provided big data analysis like Splunk4Good and
Geeks without Bounds. Overall the project went well however there were challenges,
one was the fact that it is possible to accurately predict the volume of big
data that would be produced by a disaster. One important things to keep in mind
is that although social media was used in past disasters the implementation and
uses of components like road sensors, security cameras, weather detectors etc.
is important and has been very effective in the events of natural disasters.
The implementation of Sunami warning and detection devices has provided
important and the effective big data.
We must remember when it comes to
big data regulations there are factors that should be considered that are
driven by humanitarian reasons first, the importance of caution, how we
regulate in the name of personal and public privacy, the motives for sharing
should not be to gain a competitive advantage but for compassion to help
provide relief from disasters.
If there is anytime, when Big Data
should be tested is when natural catastrophes and catastphoic events happen.
The ability to measure devastation is crucial to saving lives. Big Data should
be tested unfortunately events that are acts of nature will truly measure the
effectiveness of it application.
http://Fiercebigdata.com/Big
data in crisis management: Nepal earthquake
