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4Definition of a WBEMCT A WBEMCT is a web-based collaboration tool proven beneficial in navigating the challenges of airport emergency management and day-to-day operations. Many, but not all, users find these systems cost-effective, intuitive, and easy to operate.
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Overview of WBEMCTs 5 WBEMCT Features and Capabilities The various features available through a WBEMCT, such as the status board, dashboard, COP, recordkeeping applications, training simulations, and the like, can help airports improve trouble-shooting and problem-solving procedures and capabilities during emergencies as well as during regular operations. Operators can employ these features to minimize the impact of and maximize the recovery from critical events and the "regular emergencies" common to airport management, efficiently mobilizing personnel and resources and assigning clear roles and responsibilities when time is of the essence.
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6 Integrating Web-Based Emergency Management Collaboration Tools into Airport Operations -- A Primer Dashboard A dashboard consolidates data and displays a snapshot of the current status of major airport operations (Figure 2)
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Overview of WBEMCTs 7 Common Operating Picture A common operating picture (COP) is an online graphic representation of an event, scene, location, or situation that can enhance coordination and collaboration and increase efficiency among all stakeholders during emergency responses as well as day-to-day operations Figure 3)
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8 Integrating Web-Based Emergency Management Collaboration Tools into Airport Operations -- A Primer Most airports continue operations during a typical emergency response; therefore, timely and accurate operational information can help responders anticipate and manage possible conflicts before they happen. For example, knowing precisely when a targeted aircraft will arrive and what other activity may occur around an emergency response can aid managers in making good decisions, which can significantly reduce the overall risk and impact of the events.
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Overview of WBEMCTs 9 (ARFF) personnel want to conduct airfield driver familiarization training, they can consult the dashboard to determine the current flow of air traffic and areas with the least aircraft movement to determine the best location to conduct the training.
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10 Integrating Web-Based Emergency Management Collaboration Tools into Airport Operations -- A Primer information such as the status of open or closed runways, ARFF capabilities and indices, and the status of the air traffic control tower. WBEMCTs can support seamless emergency activities with local law enforcement, first responders, and medical personnel.
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Overview of WBEMCTs 11 The county emergency management agency (EMA) purchased the system for PIT and provided it to both airports at no cost.
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12 Integrating Web-Based Emergency Management Collaboration Tools into Airport Operations -- A Primer Having everyone on the same system improves the ability to collaborate on issues or incidents. PIT uses the system day to day to track and respond to accidents, emergencies, and disasters.
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