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Abstract: 24-Systems-166
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An Analysis of Active Denial Technology and the Dynamical Effects on Crowd Behavior
This research investigates the effects of utilizing non-lethal weapons, and its impact on the complexity of crowd behavior. The Social Force Model, introduced in the mid-1990s, is the mathematical foundation for describing and simulating pedestrian behavior under the influence of various forces. This paper extends the Social Force Model by incorporating the additional force produced by Active Denial Technology Computational Human Effects End-To-End Hypermodel (ADT CHEETAH). The capability and effectiveness of ADT CHEETAH and its direct impact on crowd behavior are further examined using the Workbench for Refining Rules of Engagement against Crowd Hostiles 6.0 (WRENCH), a stochastic agent-based simulator. WRENCH supports this research by simulating potential outcomes within a crowd when ADT CHEETAH is deployed. The aim of this study is to conduct a data analysis on different ADT design configurations and assess the range of impacts on crowds with varying population characteristics.
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