Numerical Methods for Mean-Field and Moment Models for Pedestrian Flow

Abstract

Pedestrian flow modelling has attracted the interest of a large number of scientists from different research fields, as well as planners and designers. While planning the architecture of buildings, one might be interested in the pedestrian flow around their intended design so that shops, entrances, corridors, emergency exits and seating can be placed at the best locations. Pedestrian models are helpful in improving efficiency and safety in public places such as airport terminals, train stations, theatres and shopping malls. They are not only used as a tool for understanding pedestrian dynamics at public places but also support transportation planners or managers to design timetables.