Simulation of complex systems in GIS /

This book provides a comprehensive view of geographical modeling. It first establishes the foundations of geographical modeling, covering such concepts as structure, organization, system, topologies, as well as the concept of time. Next, it tackles the use of computer tools for dynamic model buildin...

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Main Author: Langlois, Patrice
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : ISTE/John Wiley & Sons, ©2011.
Series:Geographical information systems series.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive view of geographical modeling. It first establishes the foundations of geographical modeling, covering such concepts as structure, organization, system, topologies, as well as the concept of time. Next, it tackles the use of computer tools for dynamic model building and presents several models applied to various themes, such as urban growth, natural risks, as well as political themes. Finally, a general model of the geographic agents system (GAS), which can be used as a basis for the construction of a model-building platform for dynamic spatial models is presented.
Item Description:"Adapted and updated from Simulation des systèmes complexes en géographie : fondements théoriques et applications published 2010 in France by Hermes Science/Lavoisier"--Title page verso.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 305 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118600962
1118600967
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111855776X
1299189237
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