Hurricane Beulah Narrative Knowledge Network

Scientific Backbone Network with Narrative Problem Frame Overlay

Integrating Traditional Knowledge, Social Vulnerability, and Scientific Modeling

Traditional Knowledge Keeper
Local Community Survivor
Vulnerable Population Representative
Local Community Survivor
Scientific Specialist
Hurricane Modeling Scientist

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Narrative Focus Analysis

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Earth Sciences
Atmospheric, oceanic, and climate sciences forming the physical foundation
Engineering & Modeling
Computational approaches to prediction and risk assessment
Cultural Studies
Traditional knowledge systems and cultural expressions
Policy & Management
Emergency management and urban planning frameworks
Information Sciences
Knowledge systems and data integration approaches
Narrative Problem Frames (Why They Pulse)
Large pulsing circles with role labels
Pulse Meaning: These represent the 3 main human perspectives extracted from the Hurricane Beulah interviews - they pulse to show they are the "living" human stories that give meaning to all the scientific data around them.
Traditional Knowledge Keeper, Vulnerable Population Rep, Scientific Specialist
Scientific Variable Objects
Square nodes connecting narratives to measurable variables
Bridge points linking human experience to scientific data