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A Simulation Tool for Hurricane Evacuation Planning
Joint Authors
Johnston, Jordan
Moynihan, Gary P.
Jennings, Jordan
Fonseca, Daniel J.
Source
Modelling and Simulation in Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-02-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Atlantic hurricanes and severe tropical storms are a serious threat for the communities in the Gulf of Mexico region.
Such storms are violent and destructive.
In response to these dangers, coastal evacuation may be ordered.
This paper describes the development of a simulation model to analyze the movement of vehicles through I-65, a major US Interstate highway that runs north off the coastal City of Mobile, Alabama, towards the State of Tennessee, during a massive evacuation originated by a disastrous event such a hurricane.
The constructed simulation platform consists of a primary and two secondary models.
The primary model is based on the entry of vehicles from the 20 on-ramps to I-65.
The two secondary models assist the primary model with related traffic events such as car breakdowns and accidents, traffic control measures, interarrival signaling, and unforeseen emergency incidents, among others.
Statistical testing was performed on the data generated by the simulation model to indentify variation in relevant traffic variables affecting the timely flow of vehicles travelling north.
The performed statistical analysis focused on the closing of alternative on-ramps throughout the Interstate.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fonseca, Daniel J.& Moynihan, Gary P.& Johnston, Jordan& Jennings, Jordan. 2010. A Simulation Tool for Hurricane Evacuation Planning. Modelling and Simulation in Engineering،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fonseca, Daniel J.…[et al.]. A Simulation Tool for Hurricane Evacuation Planning. Modelling and Simulation in Engineering No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Fonseca, Daniel J.& Moynihan, Gary P.& Johnston, Jordan& Jennings, Jordan. A Simulation Tool for Hurricane Evacuation Planning. Modelling and Simulation in Engineering. 2010. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494035
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494035