Early warning systems
- Assessment and evaluation of existing communications means and systems, including ‘lifeline’ infrastructure
- Designing enhanced communications systems linking the principal disaster management centres and sub-centres using digital wireless systems, high bandwidth digital data, audio and video capabilities, satellite back-up, wireless Internet and wired systems
Natural Hazards New Zealand members and their key experts with experience on early warning systems:
Massey University/GNS Science - Joint Centre for Disaster Research
National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd (NIWA)