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Physical distancing as an integral component of pandemic response
Alan T Murray1, Susan Burtner1
1Department of Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA.
Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences
|March 13, 2023
Summary
This study presents micro-scale physical distancing methods using geographic information systems and spatial optimization. These tools help mitigate disease transmission, enabling the safe return of social and economic activities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Spatial Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Pandemics necessitate physical distancing to minimize disease transmission.
- COVID-19, a respiratory illness, highlights the need for exposure reduction strategies.
- Maintaining economic and social activities requires managing transmission risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail methods for planning physical distancing at micro-scales.
- To enable the safe resumption of social, economic, and entertainment activities.
- To apply spatial science and analytics for pandemic response.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing geographic information systems (GIS).
- Employing spatial optimization techniques.
- Developing spatial coronametrics for risk mitigation.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated methods for micro-scale physical distancing.
- Highlighted applications in office occupancy, travel, and room seating.
- Provided tools for managing spatial interaction to mitigate transmission.
Conclusions:
- Spatial science and analytics are crucial for pandemic management.
- Micro-scale planning facilitates the return of public activities.
- GIS and spatial optimization offer effective risk mitigation strategies.
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