Environment Maps
Environment Maps display the conditions registered inside a model and the Entities within it in the case of fire. They use data from files generated by the FDS (Fire Dynamics Simulator) fire-modelling software to display factors such as temperature, visibility and toxicity.
LEGION Model Builder allows definition of Environment Maps for use in Conditions, so Entities react appropriately to heat, smoke, visibility, toxins etc. within the simulated environment.
Note: You can also apply
alternative metrics within a map to Stairs, Escalators and areas marked out by
Analysis Zones. See
Using Alternative Value Ranges
for more information.
The colours displayed in an Environment Map represent differing values of FDS data, and are linked to three types of range:
- Colour Ranges - an ordered list of colours used to describe local conditions that typically range from 'excellent' (blue) to 'bad' (red).
- Value Ranges - essentially these are Levels of Service (such as those defined by J. Fruin or the US Highway Capacity Manual) used to rate experience-metrics.
- Weighted Value Ranges - Value Ranges where an additional 'weighting factor' can be assigned to each value.