A smart dynamic crowd evacuation system for exhibition centers
Publication Name
Procedia Computer Science
Abstract
In this paper, we consider the problem of finding the safest evacuation route in a multi-exit exhibition center while the fire hazard spreads. We first propose a system composed of sensor nodes to collect pertinent safety data. We present a real-time dynamic evacuation system that considers the changing conditions in the risks associated with each hallway segment in terms of walking distance, heat, two major asphyxiant fire gases and congestion. Our system activates smart panels placed at major junctions of the hallways to guide evacuees towards the appropriate exit by displaying the proper escape direction. This work can pave the way towards the development of next-generation smart exhibition centers, where crowd safety is among the top priorities.
Open Access Status
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Volume
184
First Page
218
Last Page
225
Funding Number
R17074
Funding Sponsor
Zayed University