Earth Systems & Engineering
Seismological, meteorological, and infrastructure engineering capabilities for disaster prediction, prevention, and structural resilience.
Overview
This capability group combines hard-science earth monitoring with critical infrastructure engineering to predict disasters before they strike and harden systems against failure. From seismology and extreme weather modeling to seismic dampening engineering and cyber-physical infrastructure security, these units provide the scientific and technical backbone of the directorate's resilience mission.
Capabilities
Core Functions
Specialist Units
Assigned Units
Frameworks
Governing Standards
USGS ShakeAlert
U.S. Geological Survey earthquake early warning system protocols.
NOAA NWS
National Weather Service severe weather detection and alert standards.
DHS CISA
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency critical infrastructure protection frameworks.
Sendai Framework
UN Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction — global standards for resilience investment.
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