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This study introduces a novel radar particle flow (RPF) method for crowd movement analysis (CMA). The RPF technique accurately identifies crowd aggregation and dispersion behaviors, enhancing public safety in various environments.

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  • Sensor Data Analysis
  • Fluid Dynamics Analogy

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  • Crowd movement analysis (CMA) is crucial for public safety, aiding in hazard identification.
  • Traditional video surveillance struggles with environmental factors like lighting and depth of field.
  • Millimeter-wave radar offers all-weather capabilities for accurate distance and angle measurements, overcoming video limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a robust crowd motion analysis method using radar data.
  • To overcome the limitations of traditional video-based crowd analysis.
  • To accurately characterize crowd aggregation, dispersion, and normal movement states.

Main Methods:

  • Extraction of radar particle flow (RPF) from adjacent millimeter-wave radar point sets using optical flow.
  • Definition of a 'micro-source' concept to analyze RPF vector origins and destinations.
  • Calculation of local diffusion potential based on micro-source counts to represent crowd movement states.

Main Results:

  • The proposed RPF algorithm effectively analyzes crowd movements in real-world scenarios.
  • The method accurately identifies aggregation, dispersion, and normal crowd movements.
  • Achieved an accuracy rate of no less than 88% in real-world validation.

Conclusions:

  • Radar particle flow provides a reliable method for crowd movement analysis.
  • The RPF approach offers superior performance compared to traditional video-based methods, especially in challenging conditions.
  • This technology enhances the ability to monitor and manage crowds for improved public safety.