HISS* and Homeland Security
* Homeland Security Information Sharing System


Key Features of HISS

• A web-based CBRNE* data informatics, analytics and sharing system
  *chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear, and explosive
• A proven, powerful, integrated system with real-time CBRNE data acquisition, analysis, warning, reporting, collaboration and decision support capabilities
• Directly exports CBRNE data from field sensors to national / battlefield command centers and target receivers anywhere in the world
• Allows user to query site CBRNE data temporally & spatially on a site map using their PDAs, laptops, mobile data terminals, etc
• Can be used before, during & after terrorist attacks
  • battlefield and community emergency preparedness
  • emergency response
  • incident management and
  • site cleanup

HISS Seamlessly Identifies Actionable Intelligence from Massive Raw Databases

HISS Answers DHS’ Calls

Current Homeland Security Priorities
 (“Interim National Preparedness Goal” by DHS, April 1, 2005)

1. Implement the National Incident Management System and National Response Plan
2. Expand regional collaboration
3. Implement the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan
4. Strengthen information sharing and collaboration capabilities
5. Strengthen interoperable communications capabilities
6. Strengthen chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear, and explosive weapons (CBRNE) detection, response, and decontamination capabilities
7. Strengthen medical surge and mass prophylaxis capabilities

Environmental Professionals and Homeland Security

• Best qualified to measure, monitor CBRNE agents in the environment
• Routinely handle massive CBRNE data from multiple sites
• Experienced in CBRNE data interpretation and analysis (e.g. 2D charts and 3D visualization) to discern complex site conditions
• Expert in data sharing; enhance collaboration and communication
• Well-trained in planning, prevention and response to CBRNE-triggered crises
• Proficient in assessing CBRNE impacts to human health; reduce loss of lives and property damage

HISS Demonstration
Real-Time Sensing, Acquisition & Display of Site CBRNE Data

Monitoring Sensitive Region/Area With a click of the mouse, user can delineate Region of Interest (ROI) of any shape Multiple sensors within the selected ROI are revealed Real-Time CBRNE Acquisition & Display of Field Data By clicking a sensor on the site map, CBRNE conc. being detected at the sensor is displayed (lower right frame) Switch to other sensors at ease Protecting High Value Assets Multiple monitoring points in high value assets Real time surveillance of CBRNE concentrations Instant understanding of site conditions Multiple Levels of Notification If CBRNE conc. exceeds pre-set level, warnings are immediately sent Continuous alerts until acknowledged or mitigated Keep responders and project staff fully informed Email, voice, and/or text notification Retrieving Archived Data on the Fly Customized data layout for easy retrieval and viewing Continuous update of site conditions Instant retrieval, query and trend analysis of all monitoring locations

GIS-Based Data Central Makes Data Linkage, Retrieval & Display Easy

HISS Enables User Access to Data of Any Given Location Simply by zooming in to the site of interest on a global, national or regional map A “Click & Display” Data Access System With a click of mouse, user can zoom in and out from A national theater To a region To a site or vise versa Pathlines & CBRNE Concentrations The areas walked or searched are color coded by pathlines Site features encountered along the paths are digitally recorded for future reference Field Surveillance Identifies Useful Site Features Exact locations of these features are pinpointed by GPS, Digitally coded unto site GIS maps and Can be retrieved, displayed on the fly All Surveillance Findings are Linked to the Object of Interest An object is linked to its features recorded as data, photos, dwgs, etc. for future reference during emergency response HISS Can Also Show Chronological Changes of the Study Area Aerial photos of a same site In 1960, 1994 and 2004

2D Analysis & Interpretation of Site CBRNE Data

Site CBRNE Data Can be Retrieved by Clicking the Object on Map Data associated with an object (monitoring station) is mapped and linked and can be queried on the fly The “Click and Show” system displays query results spatially on site maps Color-coded results (> the warning level) on map for easy interpretation CBRNE Data Can be Shown in Charts for Easy Understanding Compare site data to regulatory levels or user-defined target values View results in a chart or spreadsheet Trend plots created dynamically

3D Visualization of Site CBRNE Data

HISS Expands Data Sharing from 2D to 3D at Ease HISS allows 2D & 3D data analysis 3D visualization provides instant & better understanding of complex site conditions Hard-Earned Site CBRNE Data Can be Analyzed Visually A picture is better than a thousand words/tables/charts Site CBRNE data can be queried temporally and spatially Instant understanding of site conditions This slide shows results of detected CBRNE conc. from a shorter time frame of sampling (see a time scale at upper right) Analyze Site CBRNE Data by Sampling Time Here is a much longer time frame of sampling results Much more CBRNE data was collected during this period in the same study area Monitoring Multiple Events Simultaneously Enable users to view, compare conditions of multiple locations simultaneously This slide shows CBRNE plume shape and extents at 2 different locations/sites Detail Analysis of a Plume 3D visualization = better understanding of complex site conditions Dissecting plume vertically and horizontally to see extent and impacts of CBRNE releases Automatically calculate size, volume of impacted area Aerial View of Impacted Area HISS instantly creates transparent aerial views of CBRNE plume from previous graphs Documenting CBRNE migration path and speed of dispersion Critical in understanding CBRNE migration paths and identify escape routes during CBRNE attacks

HISS Real-time Calculates CBRNE Impacts to Human Health to Support Sound Decisions

Human Risk Assessment Module of HISS Assesses CBRNE-Induced Risk on the Fly The Risk Assessment module is seamlessly linked to the central databases. No need to reprocess site data Can instantly evaluate severity of health impacts HISS Helps Save Lives Allows users to select any types of CBRNE, receptors and exposure pathways Real-time dynamically calculates receptor-pathway specific health risk values Invaluable to emergency response and incident management

HISS is a Vital Data Sharing – Decision Support Tool in Homeland Security

• Converts massive, hard-earned CBRNE data Information Knowledge Solution on the fly
• Can be used before, during & after a terror attack (i.e. emergency preparedness, emergency response, consequence management, and site clean-up)
• A proven, powerful, integrated system with real-time CBRNE data acquisition, analysis, warning, reporting, collaboration and decision support capabilities
• It strengthens and enhances information sharing, communications and collaboration of professionals dedicated to homeland protection