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Computer model for numerical simulation of emergency evacuation of transport aeroplanes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 February 2016

J. M. Hedo  and
R. Martínez-Val
R. Martínez-Val
Affiliation:
rodrigo.martinezval@upm.es, Escuela de Ingenieros Aeronáuticos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Abstract

The present paper describes a new, agent-based computer model that can simulate the evacuation of narrow body transport aeroplanes in the conditions prescribed by the airworthiness regulations for certification. The input data are extracted from a complete plan view of the cabin. The results include full egress details of all occupants, passengers and crew-members, and the most significant evacuation figures and diagrams. The model has been tuned and verified with real data of narrow body certification demonstrations. Numerical simulations of six narrow body aircraft, representative of current designs, show the capabilities of the model and provide relevant information on the relationship between cabin features and emergency evacuation results. Although the computer model has been developed for helping in the certification process it would be useful too in the design of new cabins.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 114 , Issue 1162 , December 2010 , pp. 737 - 746
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2010 

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