Spatial simulation: exploring pattern and process
This book is organized around the idea that a small number of spatial processes underlie the wide variety of dynamic spatial models. Its central focus on three 'building-blocks' of dynamic spatial models--forces of attraction and segregation, individual mobile entities, and processes of spread--guides the reader to an understanding of the basis of many of the complicated models found in the research literature. The three building block models are presented in their simplest form and are progres…
Read More ↓Title Statements
- Full title :Spatial simulation : exploring pattern and process / David O'Sullivan and George L.W. Perry.
Summary
This book is organized around the idea that a small number of spatial processes underlie the wide variety of dynamic spatial models. Its central focus on three 'building-blocks' of dynamic spatial models--forces of attraction and segregation, individual mobile entities, and processes of spread--guides the reader to an understanding of the basis of many of the complicated models found in the research literature. The three building block models are presented in their simplest form and are progressively elaborated and related to real world process that can be represented using them. Introductory chapters cover essential background topics, particularly the relationships between pattern, process and spatiotemporal scale. Additional chapters consider how time and space can be represented in more complicated models, and methods for the analysis and evaluation of models. Finally, the three building block models are woven together in a more elaborate example to show how a complicated model can be assembled from relatively simple components.
Read More ↓Edition Statements
- Publication Date:2013.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Wiley-Blackwell
- Place of Publication:Chichester, West Sussex, UK
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2013.
The Physical Object
- Description:xxiv, 305 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates ; : 25 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781118527078, 1118527070, 9781119970804, 1119970806, 9781119970798, 1119970792
- oclc:ocn875904598
- LC Classification:QA402
- Dewey Decimal:003
Table of Contents
Spatial simulation models : what? why? how? -- Pattern, process and scale -- Aggregation and segregation -- Random walks and mobile entities -- Percolation and growth : spread in heterogeneous spaces -- Representing time and space -- Model uncertainty and evaluation -- Weaving it all together -- In conclusion.
Read More ↓Subjects
Writers
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate this work.
Related Works
more →
Analysis and modelling of spatial environment data
Kanevskiĭ, M. B., (Mikhail Borisovich)
Files & Downloads
-
Spatial Simulation: Exploring Pattern and Process…
PDF · 16.0 MB · updated -
Spatial simulation. Perry, And George L.W. Perry:…
EPUB · 18.7 MB · updated
Rate & Review