Agent-based Flood Evacuation Simulation of Life-threatening Conditions Using Vitae System Model

Abstract

  The Vitae System model is referenced to provide a systematic framework for the adaptive evacuation strategy in a life-critical situation by integrating its three fundamental elements-survivability, vitality and communication. A preliminary model is proposed in the context of evacuation from a water related hazard. A multi-agent based evacuation simulation system is prototyped combining hydraulic model data for the case area of the Oike underground space in Kyoto, Japan. The impact of facility arrangement on evacuation decision-making is demonstrated.