PoS Terminology

This page provides the default DRIVER+ definitions for all DRIVER+ terminology terms, as well as the alternative definitions that are used by specific groups of Management stakeholders. Follow this link to export the complete list as PDF.

Societal security

Solution

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Solution

A solution is a means that contributes to a crisis management function. A solution is either one or more processes or one or more tools with related procedures.

Solution

Strategic decision maker

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Strategic decision maker

The individual who has the power and is tasked to take a strategic decision. These are elected officials, and high ranking personnel in response organizations / relevant authorities / agencies tasked with the response to the crisis.

Strategic decision maker

System function

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System function

Broad category of activity performed by a system.

System function

Terminology

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Terminology

Set of terms representing a system of concepts within a specified domain.

Terminology

Test-bed

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Test-bed

The software tools, middleware and methodology to systematically conduct Trials and evaluate solutions within an appropriate environment. An “appropriate environment” is a testing environment (life and/or virtual) where the trialling of solutions is carried out using a structured, all-encompassing and mutual learning approach. The can enable existing facilities to connect and exchange data, providing a pan-European arena of virtually connected facilities and crisis labs where users, providers, researchers, policy makers and citizens jointly and iteratively can progress on new approaches or solutions to emerging needs.

Test-bed

Test-bed infrastructure

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Test-bed infrastructure

The software tools and middleware to systematically create an appropriate (life and/or virtual) environment in which the trialling of solutions is carried out. The infrastructure can enable existing facilities to connect and exchange data.

Test-bed infrastructure

Tool

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Tool

A device, equipment or piece of software used to carry out a particular process or procedure.

Tool

Training

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Training

Activities designed to facilitate the learning and development of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and to improve the performance of specific tasks or roles.

Training

Trial

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Trial

An event for systematically assessing solutions for current and emerging needs in such a way that practitioners can do this following a pragmatic and systematic approach.

Trial

Trial Action Plan (TAP)

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Trial Action Plan (TAP)

The main planning document, facilitating collaborative planning and supporting execution of the . It covers all areas related to the Trial organization and is used to record efforts, circulate decisions and assess progress.

Trial Action Plan (TAP)

Trial Guidance Methodology (TGM)

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Trial Guidance Methodology (TGM)

A structured approach from designing a to evaluating the outcomes and identifying lessons learned.

Trial Guidance Methodology (TGM)

Trial Guidance Tool (TGT)

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Trial Guidance Tool (TGT)

A software tool that guides design, execution and evaluation in a step-by-step way (according to the Guidance Methodology) including as much of the necessary information as possible in form of data or references to the Portfolio of Solutions.

Trial Guidance Tool (TGT)

eu Portfolio of Solutions web site has been initially developed in the scope of DRIVER+ project. Today, the service is managed by AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH., for the benefit of the European Management. PoS is endorsed and supported by the Disaster Competence Network Austria (DCNA) as well as by the STAMINA and TeamAware H2020 projects.