Vocabulary Term Details

Early warning systems

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_warning_systems)

Warning system is any system of biological or technical nature deployed by an individual or group to inform of a future danger. Its purpose is to enable the deployer of the warning system to prepare for the danger and act accordingly to mitigate or avoid it. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Systems
N/ADisaster preparedness
Flood forecasting
Forecasting
Information systems
Monitoring

This term is used for the following terms: 
Warning system

Approved Date
21-Nov-2013

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