Why are decisions in flood disaster management so poorly supported by information from flood models?
Decisions during flood disasters are little supported by information from flood models. The practical process of decision-making is not well acknowledged in existing evaluations about the limited use of models. Decisions happen in a dynamic network of participants, exchanging information and knowledge. Social Network Analysis provides insight in how model information flows through this network. Delays, caused by technical and organizational limitations, are the main barrier for model use.
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