Critical Infrastructure Modeling Simulation (CIMS)

Critical Infrastructure Modeling System (CIMS) is a software application that visually portrays the interoperability of numerous infrastructure sectors. The CIMS program relies on an easy-to-use graphical user interface, which allows a decision maker to build models on the fly and which supports rapid model construction from limited, open-source information.^[1]

Purpose

CIMS seeks to provide emergency planners with a high-level analysis of infrastructure interoperabilities without requiring detailed engineering data to support the model. In this way, users can quickly construct three-dimensional models of cities and counties and run multiple infrastructure failure scenarios.

By identifying which infrastructures affect the greatest number of people, resources such as utility companies, first responders and government agencies can plan ahead and prioritize resources to return the region to a normal operating state.

References

1. ^ https://inlportal.inl.gov/portal/server.pt/community/national_and_homeland_security/273/modeling_and_simulation/1707