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Experimental Study and Theoretical Analysis of Signage Legibility Distances as a Function of Observation Angle

In: Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics 2005

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  • H. Xie

    (University of Greenwich, Fire Safety Engineering Group)

  • L. Filippidis

    (University of Greenwich, Fire Safety Engineering Group)

  • E. R. Galea

    (University of Greenwich, Fire Safety Engineering Group)

  • S. Gwynne

    (University of Greenwich, Fire Safety Engineering Group)

  • D. BlackShields

    (University of Greenwich, Fire Safety Engineering Group)

  • P. J. Lawrence

    (University of Greenwich, Fire Safety Engineering Group)

Abstract

Signage systems are widely used in buildings to provide information for wayfinding, thereby assisting in navigation during normal circulation of pedestrians and, more importantly, exiting information during emergencies. An important consideration in determining the effectiveness of signs is establishing the region from which the sign is visible to occupants, the so-called Visibility Catchment Area (VCA). This paper attempts to factor into the determination of the VCA of signs, the observation angle of the observer using both experimental and theoretical analysis.

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  • H. Xie & L. Filippidis & E. R. Galea & S. Gwynne & D. BlackShields & P. J. Lawrence, 2007. "Experimental Study and Theoretical Analysis of Signage Legibility Distances as a Function of Observation Angle," Springer Books, in: Nathalie Waldau & Peter Gattermann & Hermann Knoflacher & Michael Schreckenberg (ed.), Pedestrian and Evacuation Dynamics 2005, pages 131-143, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-540-47064-9_12
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-47064-9_12
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