An optimization model for wayfinding problems in terminal building

Journal of Air Transport Management

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 74-79

  Tam, Mei Ling ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Linear programming; Passenger orientation; Visibility index; Wayfinding

Indexed keywords

AIRPORT; DESIGN; LINEAR PROGRAMING; NUMERICAL MODEL; OPTIMIZATION; VISIBILITY;

EID: 79551494441     PISSN: 09696997     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jairtraman.2010.06.001     Document Type: Article

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