Webinar Creating Better, Safer, and more Sustainable environments

Webinar: Creating Better, Safer and More Sustainable Environments

Creating Better, Safer, and more Sustainable environments through Crowd Management Simulation: optimizing design and operations.

The benefits of human and traffic flow simulation are clear: safer communities and more cost-effective development and operations. Through the digital environment of a simulation model, we can not only answer multiple questions related to the safety of our public spaces but also test alternatives before implementing design ideas, ultimately making better-informed and more sustainable decisions, and saving on costs and lives.

Together with Business Partner PMC, we will show you how our pedestrian and traffic simulation can play a key role in the planning and operations of many different environments:

  • Office and leisure spaces:Stadiums/Arenas, Convention Centers, Schools, Shopping Centers, Office Spaces/Buildings & Hotels
  • Major transportation hubs: Airports, Public Transit (Trains, Subways & Buses)
  • Urban environments:City centers, Surroundings of major attraction poles

Through crowd simulation, you can have a human-centric infrastructure design analysis for all kinds of situations, ranging from normal operations (circulation & advertising) to emergency scenarios such as evacuation, shelter-in-place, and active shooter. It allows you to explore “What If” scenarios unavailable under normal circumstances.

Not only do InControl and PMC help you create your simulation environment, but also provide insight into potential optimizations. If you’d like to see these simulations in action from our experts, join us:

Presenters:

Nicolas Alejandro Obeso – Industrial Engineer, PMC

Paula Godoy – Simulation Engineer, InControl

EES implementation runs smoothly due to simulation software of InControl

EES implementation runs smoothly due to simulation software of InControl

Only a year to go and a new control system must be implemented at all external border locations in Europe. The EES will be mandatory from the 1st of April 2022. EES stands for European Entry / Exit System and this system regulates the digital registration of all non-European passenger traffic. The stamps in passports will be part of the past and in addition to personal data, the registration and control of fingerprints and facial recognition will also be obligated.

The European member states are responsible themselves for the organization and registration of EES at their own external borders. Collaboration and innovation are  key words for a successful and, above all, smooth/seamless border control. It is and it will remain absolutely necessary to control border capacity both from a passenger and (FedPol) staff perspective. Border locations most of the time have to be (re)designed. This is important in order to guarantee the safety and security of the passengers and residents of the host country against pandemics, persons with terrorist motives or other calamities.

Predict passenger flows


InControl is an indispensable partner for predicting crowds at border areas: airports, seaports, cruise terminals and train stations. With the simulation models of InControl, passenger flows can be made transparent and therefore better monitored and enforced. Thanks to the software it is possible to create analysis, impact- and what-if scenarios, 2D and 3D models and relevant instructions for staff and passengers. With these forecasts safe and smooth/seamless passage of passengers is ensured.

Gain insights with predictive analysis of InControl


Every border location is different and the intensity of use of those locations differs per season, per week, per day and even per moment. During the holidays it is busier at the (air)ports and train stations. And as a widebody aircraft fly in from outside of Europe, there will be a peak moment that should be anticipated and addressed. By making this transparent in advance with simulation models, a lot of very important issues can be taken into account. For example the layout and size of the border area, the installation of counters, (mobile) kiosks and hiring of adequate and sufficient (FedPol) staff. With simulated models and scenarios you can prepare and fulfil a smooth border operation. In short, be prepared very specifically for the purchase of hardware, software and staffing.

The role of simulation software is extremely useful for capacity planning by predicting and limiting waiting times, for making cost estimates, and above all ensuring the safety of passengers and residents of Europe. We will support you to meet EES-ruling in an efficient and effective manner.

Would you like to know what InControl can do for you and your organization? Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to tell you about our experiences and expertise.

Future Multimodal Hub Schiphol modelled with InControl Software

Future Multimodal Hub Schiphol modelled with InControl Software

The Multimodal Hub of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the largest public transport hubs in Europe and The Netherlands. Under normal (pre-COVID 19) circumstances the Schiphol public transport hub sees an average of 109,000 travelers per day. Every hour, 140 public transport buses passing through the center of Schiphol. These and other modalities all arrive, depart and transfer in and around Schiphol Plaza.

In the near feature an increasing number of people (up to 120,000) travelling through the Schiphol public transport hub is expected. In line with these numbers the current Multimodal Hub Schiphol (MHS) will be redesigned in order to create sufficient capacity to handle this increase.

InControl was requested by Schiphol to take a seat in the project organization as the passenger flow specialist. Over the course of 14 months, our team of experienced simulation engineers will assist Schiphol and the other project team members by simulating the complete new infrastructure of the new Multimodal Hub Schiphol. This will contribute to the vision of Royal Schiphol Group to create the world’s most sustainable, and high quality airport.

Pedestrian Dynamics®, InControl’s crowd simulation modelling software, is globally implemented to analyze passengers flows on airports and other public transport hubs.

Source Schiphol Group