Article ID: | iaor1999288 |
Country: | Netherlands |
Volume: | 90 |
Issue: | 3 |
Start Page Number: | 413 |
End Page Number: | 419 |
Publication Date: | May 1996 |
Journal: | European Journal of Operational Research |
Authors: | Pidd M., Eglese R.W., Silva F.N. de |
Keywords: | simulation: applications |
This paper describes the development of a prototype spatial decision support system for use by emergency planners in developing contingency plans for evacuations from disaster areas. It links together a geographical information system with a specially written object-oriented micro-simulator via a windowing computer operating system. The details of the system are described, its limitations are discussed and potential enhancements are identified.