Feasibility of a time-resolved index of commuter comfort

Authors

Lloyd Gabriel Rizada ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Adrian Chester Balingit ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
May Lim ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

Commuting using public transportation is often perceived to be difficult. In this work, we show the feasibility of an index for commuter comfort based on environmental factors (ambient temperature, relative humidity) and motion factors (acceleration). We obtain measurements from a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device. The algorithm can detect changes in the heat index, shakiness, and cadence within a trip, which is difficult to measure from traditional methods that employ surveys or interviews. The index is calibrated individually, reflecting the different tolerance levels in comfort of each individual. We demonstrate the technique by a door-to-door commute that includes riding a jeepney, riding the LRT 2, idle activity, and walking.

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Issue

2018: Proceedings of the 36th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Conference

Article ID

SPP-2018-3D-02

Section

Complex Systems and Data Analytics

Published

2018-05-24

How to Cite

[1]

LG Rizada, AC Balingit, and M Lim, Feasibility of a time-resolved index of commuter comfort, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 36, SPP-2018-3D-02 (2018). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2018-3D-02.