Autonomous Decision-Making Enhancing Natural Disaster Management through Open World Machine Learning: A Systematic Review
Abstract Natural disasters can be fatal and necessitate critical thinking in decision-making processes; thus, simulations of multiple scenarios must be evaluated to prepare for such imminent events. An Open World Machine Learning (OWML) framework has been proposed as a focal tool to improve decision...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Nature
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Human-Centric Intelligent Systems |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44230-025-00098-2 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Natural disasters can be fatal and necessitate critical thinking in decision-making processes; thus, simulations of multiple scenarios must be evaluated to prepare for such imminent events. An Open World Machine Learning (OWML) framework has been proposed as a focal tool to improve decision-making in natural disaster management. To better understand and formulate a comprehensive foundation, a systematic review of different cases was conducted. In this study, four types of natural disasters-earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes-were analyzed using machine learning techniques within the OWML framework. The essence of this approach lies in its ability to accumulate knowledge from various sources and adapt to new, unknown event types. Moreover, by explicitly incorporating both qualitative and quantitative characteristics, the framework enhances predictive accuracy and adaptability. The results demonstrate that OWML models can effectively process large geospatial datasets and respond to looming threats with greater precision. Albeit some limitations, such as data quality and model complexity, the findings suggest that OWML can serve as a foundational tool for governments to reduce expenditure and improve evacuation strategies. The evolutionary nature of the OWML framework allows for continuous learning and adaptation, which is crucial as natural disasters escalate in frequency and intensity due to climate change. In essence, this study provides a significant contribution to natural disaster management by explicitly demonstrating the potential of OWML frameworks in enhancing decision-making processes. |
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| ISSN: | 2667-1336 |