A conceptual model of exploration wayfinding: An integrated theoretical framework and computational methodology |
Posted on:2014-09-20 | Degree:M.A | Type:Thesis |
University:University of Arkansas | Candidate:Tenney, Matthew | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:2455390005489784 | Subject:Geography |
Abstract/Summary: | |
This thesis is an attempt to integrate contending cognitive approaches to modeling wayfinding behavior. The primary goal is to create a plausible model for exploration tasks within indoor environments. This conceptual model can be extended for practical applications in the design, planning, and social sciences. Using empirical evidence a cognitive schema is designed that accounts for perceptual and behavioral preferences in pedestrian navigation. Using this created schema, as a guiding framework, the use of network analysis and space syntax act as a computational methods to simulate human exploration wayfinding in unfamiliar indoor environments. The conceptual model provided is then implemented in two ways. First of which is by updating an existing agent-based modeling software directly. The second means of deploying the model is using a spatial interaction model that distributed visual attraction and movement permeability across a graph-representation of building floor plans. |
Keywords/Search Tags: | Model, Wayfinding, Exploration |
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