Abstract
In recent years, Wi-Fi packet sensor has been used as a method for various surveys due to their convenience and low cost. In this study, the usefulness of sensors for visitor statistics was demonstrated. As a case study, we installed sensors in Miyajima island and compared Wi-Fi packet data with actual data (number of visitors and ropeway users), confirming that Wi-Fi packet sensor has alternative possibilities for conventional survey methods. We also showed that it is appropriate to remove data on residents and workers from past observations and extract data from entrance and exit information in order to estimate the number of overnight guests and day-trippers.
