Question-and-Answer Resource for the Building Energy Modeling Community
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Since OpenStudio ultimately creates EnergyPlus files, it is best to read the EnergyPlus Input / Output Reference documentation regarding specific input fields. Occupancy schedule and activity schedule are both inputs for the People object. Occupancy schedule sets the portion of the peak occupant number that are within the zone for different times during a simulation. Activity schedule sets the heat generation from occupants in the zone in units of Watts per person. These are typically constant values, and you can see a table of acceptable values for different activity levels (standing, walking, etc.) in a table a little below the activity schedule input field.
