Hybrid Multimodal and Intermodal Transport Simulation: Case Study on Large-Scale Evacuation Planning

Transport simulation models exist on multiple scales, from the simulated evacuation of a nightclub with a few hundred guests to that of a transport hub such as a large train station to the simulated evacuation of a megalopolis in case of a tsunami. Depending on precision and complexity requirements, continuous (e.g., force-based, velocity obstacle–based), spatiotemporal discrete (e.g., cellular automata), or queue models are applied. In general, the finer the spatiotemporal resolution, the more precise are the interactions captured between travelers (e.g., pedestrians or vehicles), but the computational burden increases. The obvious approach to achieve higher computational speeds is to reduce the physical complexity (e.g., by using a queue model), which in turn reduces the precision. One way to increase the computational speed while retaining sufficient precision to make a reliable prognosis is to combine models of different scale in a hybrid manner, in which a finer model is applied where needed and a coarser model where plausible. This paper discusses an application of a hybrid simulation approach in the context of a large-scale multimodal and intermodal evacuation scenario. The presented case study investigates the feasibility of an evacuation of parts of the city of Hamburg, Germany, in case of a storm surge.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.3141/2561-01
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/9780309441445
• Authors:
  • Lämmel, Gregor
  • Chraibi, Mohcine
  • Wagoum, Armel Ulrich Kemloh
  • Steffen, Bernhard
• Publication Date: 2016

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 1–8
• Monograph Title: Traffic Flow Theory and Characteristics, Volume 2
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
  • Issue Number: 2561
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Evacuation; Hybrid simulation; Intermodal transportation; Simulation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Spatiotemporal analysis
• Geographic Terms: Hamburg (Germany)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Security and Emergencies; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01590048
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780309441445
• Report/Paper Numbers: 16-2259
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Feb 9 2016 9:19AM