Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics 2012 [electronic resource] /
International Conference on Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics(6th :2012 :Zurich, Switzerland),creator.
International Conference on Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics
Weidmann, Ulrich.editor.
Kirsch, Uwe.editor.
Schreckenberg, Michael.editor.
The 6th International Conference on Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics conference (PED2012) showcased research on human locomotion. This book presents the proceedings of PED2012. Humans have walked for eons; our drive to settle the globe began with a walk out of Africa. However, much remains to discover. As the world moves toward sustainability while racing to assess and accommodate climate change, research must provide insight on the physical requirements of walking, the dynamics of pedestrians on the move and more. We must understand, predict and simulate pedestrian behaviour, to avoid dangerous situations, to plan for emergencies, and not least, to make walking more attractive and enjoyable. PED2012 offered 70 presentations and keynotes and 70 poster presentations covering new and improved mathematical models, describing new insights on pedestrian behaviour in normal and emergency cases and presenting research based on sensors and advanced observation methods. These papers offer a starting point for innovative new research, building a strong foundation for the next conference and for future research.
"6th International Conference on Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics"--Preface.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
Preface -- Keynotes -- Experiment and Evacuation.-Simulation and Modeling -- Psychology -- Miscellaneous.
The 6th International Conference on Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics conference (PED2012) showcased research on human locomotion. This book presents the proceedings of PED2012. Humans have walked for eons; our drive to settle the globe began with a walk out of Africa. However, much remains to discover. As the world moves toward sustainability while racing to assess and accommodate climate change, research must provide insight on the physical requirements of walking, the dynamics of pedestrians on the move and more. We must understand, predict and simulate pedestrian behaviour, to avoid dangerous situations, to plan for emergencies, and not least, to make walking more attractive and enjoyable. PED2012 offered 70 presentations and keynotes and 70 poster presentations covering new and improved mathematical models, describing new insights on pedestrian behaviour in normal and emergency cases and presenting research based on sensors and advanced observation methods. These papers offer a starting point for innovative new research, building a strong foundation for the next conference and for future research.
Computer mathematics.
Applied mathematics.
Engineering mathematics.
Civil engineering.
Numerical analysis.
Computer simulation.
Operations research.
Decision making.
Computational Science and Engineering.
Mathematical and Computational Engineering.
Civil Engineering.
Numeric Computing.
Simulation and Modeling.
Operations Research/Decision Theory.