- Author
- Filippidis, L. | Galea, E. R. | Gwynne, S. | Lawrence, P. J.
- Title
- Representing the Influence of Signage on Evacuation Behavior Within an Evacuation Model.
- Coporate
- Greenwich Univ., London, England
- Journal
- Journal of Fire Protection Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 1, 37-72, February 2006
- Keywords
- evacuation | simulation | visibility | signage | occupants | scenarios | human behavior | methodology | geometry | evacuation time | decision making | exit signs | response time | algorithms
- Identifiers
- occupant interaction with signage systems; Visibility Catchment Area or VCA; incorporate the presence of physical obstructions and termination distance; buildingEXODUS; five interacting submodels: OCCUPANT, MOVEMENT, BEHAVIOR, TOXICITY, and HAZARD submodels; signage system and level of redirection; geometric characteristics of VCAs; termination of the VCA; detecting the sign; occupant behavior on detecting the sign; wayfinding abilities; normal circulation activities