Some Criteria of Making Decisions in Pedestrian Evacuation Algorithms

Abstract

The main goal of this paper is to introduce a model of intelligent behavior in pedestrian dynamics using cellular automata. Authors take into account classical situation of large room evacuation, where several exits are available. Presented model includes some criteria of making decisions by a particular pedestrian. Proposed criteria are: distance to all exits, density of crowd in each exit neighborhood, throughput of particular exit and following the other persons.