A Monte Carlo approach to modeling lost person behavior in wilderness areas using a geographic information system /
(MIF), developed by Torsten Hagerstrand in the 1950s, were
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | (MIF), developed by Torsten Hagerstrand in the 1950s, were and model behavior was observed by outputting the simulation based on four significant variables: age, age, -4, sex, and cell encompassing that random number became the new center of characteristics. Visibility was calculated for each cell in comprehensive GIS data base for the park was developed, converted to ranges. A random number was generated, and the equipment. Only age was significant in determining the total features, roads, or gentle slopes. The northwest direction first model providing probabilities for input into the MIF including relevant layers of contours, hydrography, integrated with a geographic information system (GIS) to kilometers in a predominantly northwest direction from the maximum values, respectively. Five simulations for a child Monte Carlo modeling techniques using mean information fields of travel appeared to be partly a result of the southeastern preference for gentler slopes. profile were performed as a comparison to the adult profile. Ranch State Natural Area, a 265,000 acre park acquired by reports provided by the National Association of Search and Rescue (NASAR). Two models for travel rate and time mobile simulate lost person behavior in wilderness areas. Big Bend test point and chose locations which contained drainage Texas Parks and Wildlife, was used as the study area. A The adult lost person profile model migrated an average of 4 the lost person behavior data model well, although distance the MIF, and the probabilities of the visible cells were the MIF. Several Monte Carlo simulation runs were conducted, These simulation runs yielded shorter distances and a time mobile for the second model. In a simulation program Travel behaviors were collected from 1 18 lost person mission traveled was overestimated and underestimated for minimum and trend of the underlying topography. These choices reflect underlying the MIF and according to the lost person's vegetation, roads/trails, and other man-made features. waypoints and the topographic data on 1:24,000 color maps. were developed from these data using linear regression; the were modified according to attributes of the terrain written in ARC/INFO, these initial probabilities in the MIF |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Geography". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | x, 106 leaves : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |