1. Evacuation Simulation and Analysis
Instructor: Dr. Parth Bhavsar
Fall 2016

2. Description
In this clinic, students will utilize traffic macro and micro simulation tools to develop various ‘what-if’ scenarios for extreme events evacuation and deploy the output from simulation models for decision supports using visualization center.

3. Objectives Review existing evacuation strategies for the study area
Identify potential improvements/additions
Develop vissim model for evacuation of existing study area
Establish base line by evaluating existing evacuation strategies using vissim model
Review resiliency index and vulnerability index methods
Develop strategies to map resiliency and vulnerability index methods
Identify alternatives to optimize the evacuation process
Integrate Vissim model with VR for further evaluation

4. Timeline of Semester
Review existing evacuation strategies for the study area Weeks 1-3
Identify potential improvements/additions Weeks 3-4
Develop vissim model for evacuation of existing study area Weeks 1-8
Establish base line by evaluating existing evacuation strategies using vissim model Week 8-11
Review resiliency index and vulnerability index methods Weeks 10-13
Develop strategies to map resiliency and vulnerability index methods Spring 2017
Identify alternatives to optimize the evacuation process Spring 2017
Integrate Vissim model with VR for further evaluation Spring 2017

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