| Title |
Evaluating Infection Prevention Policies for Reducing Contact Frequency and Improving Operational Efficiency in Public Facility |
| Authors |
신우진(Shin, Woo-Jin) ; 허찬(Heo, Chan) ; 안창범(Ahn, Chang-bum) ; 윤인석(Yoon, In-Seok) ; 박문서(Park, Moon-seo) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2025.41.2.375 |
| Keywords |
Public Facility; Building Operation Policy; Airport; Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention |
| Abstract |
This study evaluates the impact of Non-Pharmaceutical Intervention (NPI) policies on airport operations using an agent-based simulation model
of Incheon International Airport Terminal 2. Various NPI policies, such as social distancing, self-check-in rates, and duty-free shop closures,
were evaluated for their ability to reduce passenger contact while maintaining operational efficiency. The findings revealed that social
distancing reduced congestion and passenger interactions but negatively impacted efficiency. Increasing self-check-in rates alleviated congestion
at check-in counters and improved passenger flow, but excessively high rates caused bottlenecks in other areas, increasing passenger contact.
Similarly, closing duty-free shops reduced crowd density and transmission risk in specific areas, but excessive closures led to a balloon
effect, where limited space resulted in overcrowding elsewhere. The results highlight the need for a balanced approach to NPI policies,
supplemented with additional strategies to mitigate overcrowding and maintain operational efficiency. |