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Bayesian inference-based environmental decision support systems for oil spill response strategy selection.

Andrew J Davies¹, Max J Hope²

¹40 Raemoir Road, Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 5UJ, UK.

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|May 27, 2015

Summary

Bayesian networks enhance marine oil spill response by enabling real-time re-assessment of contingency plans. This approach ensures optimal strategies, minimizing further environmental and socioeconomic damage from pollution events.

Keywords:

Bayesian inference Bayesian network Contingency planning Environmental decision support system Oil spill Pollution response

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Area of Science:

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Ecology
Environmental Management

Background:

Marine oil spill contingency plans are crucial but may be inadequate due to pre-incident assumptions.
Real-time decision support is needed to adapt plans during actual pollution events.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and analyze the suitability of Bayesian networks for real-time environmental decision support during marine oil spill responses.
To establish Bayesian networks as a tool for re-validating and optimizing contingency plans post-spill.

Main Methods:

Literature review and analysis of Bayesian network applications in ecology, environmental management, and oil spill response.
Evaluation of Bayesian networks as decision support systems for incident management.

Main Results:

Bayesian networks are suitable for real-time environmental decision support in marine oil spill response.
They facilitate the re-assessment and re-validation of contingency plans after pollutant release.

Conclusions:

Bayesian networks can ensure the adoption of optimal response strategies for marine oil spills.
Utilizing Bayesian networks helps minimize sub-optimal responses that could cause further environmental and socioeconomic damage.