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http://dx.doi.org/10.5916/jkosme.2016.40.9.824

Intelligent evacuation systems for accidents aboard a ship  

Kang, Moo-Bin (Division of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
Joo, Yang-Ick (Division of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
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Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology / v.40, no.9, 2016 , pp. 824-829 More about this Journal
Abstract
Passenger casualties in the case of ship accidents have increased because of the increase in size and complexity of current ships (such as cruise ships). Therefore, in recent years, emergency evacuation systems are receiving increased interest so as to ensure the safety of passengers. Currently, there are only basic instructions provided, such as announcements regarding the situation, alarms, and exit signs; however, no guidance toward a proper escape route has yet been provided. To solve this problem, several emergency guiding schemes have been proposed. However, these systems ignore some of the realities of ship accidents and are impractical because various risk factors are not considered. Therefore, this paper proposes an optimal route guiding system based on an $A^*$ algorithm for emergency escape during disaster situations. This system takes into account various possible risk factors. Performance evaluation using computer simulations showed that the proposed scheme is effective and leads to safe escape routes.
Keywords
Public safety; Emergency guiding; Path finding;
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