GEM Model Infrastructure

The GEM Model Infrastructure is the organisational structure that has been set up in order to develop an open source, dynamic, uniform, Global Earthquake Model.

The Model Infrastructure brings together the technical input from GEM’s Global Components and Regional Programmes with the IT capacity of GEM’s Model Facility (MF), all of which are coordinated through the Executive Committee, a component of the GEM Secretariat. The Executive Committee includes experts in hazard, risk, socio-economic impact, model facility and IT; the Technical Advisory Panel of GEM directly reviews and advises the Executive Committee in their coordination activities. The TAP will also provide guidance to the MF on all aspects of its operation; it will specifically be involved in building global consensus models. Splinter groups of the TAP may form for certain aspects, such as dedicated IT review. The TAP will provide reports to the Secretary General of the GEM Foundation. The Scientific Board oversees the strategic development of the model.