3D simulation software stadium evacuation set up at American university

SportEvac, a 3D simulation software for stadium evacuation, has been set up at the University of Southern Mississippi (United States), the NCS4 (U.S. National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security) announced on 14/05/2014. This software was developed by Incontrol, an American IT company specialising in the development of simulation software.

It reproduces sports stadiums in 3D, permitting many scenarios for evacuation to be tested. "The addition of SportEvac™ offers high schools [which have sport facilities] a unique tool for mitigating risk through the capabilities of looking at the ‘what-if’ scenarios with their planning, training and exercises," said NCS4 director Lou Marciani.

“In recent years, many sports venues and event organisations have increased and enhanced their security preparedness and emergency plans” said INCONTROL’s vice-president for North America, Azizur Rahman. “However, difficulty remains in preparing and training for the wide variety of emergencies that cannot be rehearsed in real life.”