Modeling and simulation of pedestrian movement planning around corners
Author | Dias C. |
Author | Abdullah M. |
Author | Sarvi M. |
Author | Lovreglio R. |
Author | Alhajyaseen W. |
Available date | 2020-04-15T12:01:41Z |
Publication Date | 2019 |
Publication Name | Sustainability (Switzerland) |
Resource | Scopus |
ISSN | 20711050 |
Abstract | Owing to the complexity of behavioral dynamics and mechanisms associated with turning maneuvers, capturing pedestrian movements around corners in a mathematical model is a challenging task. In this study, minimum jerk and one-thirds power law concepts, which have been initially applied in neurosciences and brain research domains, were utilized in combination to model pedestrian movement planning around bends. Simulation outputs explained that the proposed model could realistically represent the behavioral characteristics of pedestrians walking through bends. Comparison of modeled trajectories with empirical data demonstrated that the accuracy of the model could further be improved by using appropriate parameters in the one-thirds power law equation. Sensitivity analysis explained that, although the paths were not sensitive to the boundary conditions, speed and acceleration profiles could be remarkably varied depending on boundary conditions. Further, the applicability of the proposed model to estimate trajectories of pedestrians negotiating bends under different entry, intermediate, and exit conditions was also identified. The proposed model can be applied in microscopic simulation platforms, virtual reality, and driving simulator applications to provide realistic and accurate maneuvers around corners. - 2019 by the authors. |
Sponsor | Acknowledgments: The publication of this article was funded by the Qatar National Library. |
Language | en |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Subject | pedestrian movement planning turning maneuvers pedestrian behavior modeling pedestrian simulation minimum-jerk concept one-thirds power law concept optimal trajectories |
Type | Article |
Issue Number | 19 |
Volume Number | 11 |
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