| 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.