Title: Emergency preparation and mobile notification through cluster computing

Authors: Fred L. Kitchens, Josh M. McGuire, Sushil K. Sharma

Addresses: WB203, Miller College of Business, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, USA. ' WB203, Miller College of Business, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, USA. ' WB203, Miller College of Business, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306, USA.

Abstract: This paper aims to modify and improve the Helbing model to simulate urban settings during emergencies. Using a cluster computer, mass numbers of pedestrians can be modelled as they flee a virtual urban environment. A mobile system is proposed for informing pedestrians of the safest and quickest exit routes.

Keywords: mobile pedestrian safety systems; cluster computer systems; evacuation simulations; mobile communications; cluster computing; emergency management; emergency preparation; mobile notification; urban emergencies; mass evacuation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMC.2006.008199

International Journal of Mobile Communications, 2006 Vol.4 No.1, pp.82 - 96

Published online: 22 Nov 2005 *

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