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Modelling Geographical Systems

Author : B. Boots
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781402008214
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Modelling Geographical Systems written by B. Boots and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-11-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a selection of innovative ideas currently shaping the development and testing of geographical systems models by means of statistical and computational approaches. It spans all geographic scales, deals with both individuals and aggregates, and represents natural, human, and integrated spatial systems. This book is relevant to researchers, (post and under)graduates, and professionals in the areas of quantitative geography, spatial analysis, spatial modelling, and geographical information sciences.

Agent-Based Models of Geographical Systems

Author : Alison J. Heppenstall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9048189276
Total Pages : 747 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (481 download)

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Book Synopsis Agent-Based Models of Geographical Systems by : Alison J. Heppenstall

Download or read book Agent-Based Models of Geographical Systems written by Alison J. Heppenstall and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-24 with total page 747 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book brings together a comprehensive set of papers on the background, theory, technical issues and applications of agent-based modelling (ABM) within geographical systems. This collection of papers is an invaluable reference point for the experienced agent-based modeller as well those new to the area. Specific geographical issues such as handling scale and space are dealt with as well as practical advice from leading experts about designing and creating ABMs, handling complexity, visualising and validating model outputs. With contributions from many of the world’s leading research institutions, the latest applied research (micro and macro applications) from around the globe exemplify what can be achieved in geographical context. This book is relevant to researchers, postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, and professionals in the areas of quantitative geography, spatial analysis, spatial modelling, social simulation modelling and geographical information sciences.

Modelling Geographical Systems

Author : B. Boots
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 940172296X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Modelling Geographical Systems written by B. Boots and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a selection of innovative ideas currently shaping the development and testing of geographical systems models by means of statistical and computational approaches. It spans all geographic scales, deals with both individuals and aggregates, and represents natural, human, and integrated spatial systems. This book is relevant to researchers, (post and under)graduates, and professionals in the areas of quantitative geography, spatial analysis, spatial modelling, and geographical information sciences.

Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists

Author : Graeme F. Bonham-Carter
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1483144941
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (831 download)

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Book Synopsis Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists by : Graeme F. Bonham-Carter

Download or read book Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists written by Graeme F. Bonham-Carter and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-05-18 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographic Information Systems for Geoscientists: Modelling with GIS provides an introduction to the ideas and practice of GIS to students and professionals from a variety of geoscience backgrounds. The emphasis in the book is to show how spatial data from various sources (principally paper maps, digital images and tabular data from point samples) can be captured in a GIS database, manipulated, and transformed to extract particular features in the data, and combined together to produce new derived maps, that are useful for decision-making and for understanding spatial interrelationship. The book begins by defining the meaning, purpose, and functions of GIS. It then illustrates a typical GIS application. Subsequent chapters discuss methods for organizing spatial data in a GIS; data input and data visualization; transformation of spatial data from one data structure to another; and the combination, analysis, and modeling of maps in both raster and vector formats. This book is intended as both a textbook for a course on GIS, and also for those professional geoscientists who wish to understand something about the subject. Readers with a mathematical bent will get more out of the later chapters, but relatively non-numerate individuals will understand the general purpose and approach, and will be able to apply methods of map modeling to clearly-defined problems.

Modelling Urban Development with Geographical Information Systems and Cellular Automata

Author : Yan Liu
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420059904
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Book Synopsis Modelling Urban Development with Geographical Information Systems and Cellular Automata by : Yan Liu

Download or read book Modelling Urban Development with Geographical Information Systems and Cellular Automata written by Yan Liu and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban development and migration from rural to urban areas are impacting prime agricultural land and natural landscapes, particularly in the less developed countries. These phenomena will persist and require serious study by those monitoring global environmental change. To address this need, various models have been devised to analyze urbanization a

Agent-Based Modelling and Geographical Information Systems

Author : Andrew Crooks
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1526454181
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (264 download)

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Book Synopsis Agent-Based Modelling and Geographical Information Systems by : Andrew Crooks

Download or read book Agent-Based Modelling and Geographical Information Systems written by Andrew Crooks and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the era of Big Data and computational social science. It is an era that requires tools which can do more than visualise data but also model the complex relation between data and human action, and interaction. Agent-Based Models (ABM) - computational models which simulate human action and interaction – do just that. This textbook explains how to design and build ABM and how to link the models to Geographical Information Systems. It guides you from the basics through to constructing more complex models which work with data and human behaviour in a spatial context. All of the fundamental concepts are explained and related to practical examples to facilitate learning (with models developed in NetLogo with all code examples available on the accompanying website). You will be able to use these models to develop your own applications and link, where appropriate, to Geographical Information Systems. All of the key ideas and methods are explained in detail: geographical modelling; an introduction to ABM; the fundamentals of Geographical Information Science; why ABM and GIS; using QGIS; designing and building an ABM; calibration and validation; modelling human behavior. An applied primer, that provides fundamental knowledge and practical skills, it will provide you with the skills to build and run your own models, and to begin your own research projects.

Modelling Scale in Geographical Information Science

Author : Nicholas Tate
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471985464
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (854 download)

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Download or read book Modelling Scale in Geographical Information Science written by Nicholas Tate and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2001-12-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scale has long been a fundamental concept in geography. Its importance is emphasised in geographical information science (GIScience) where the computational domain necessitates the rigorous definition and handling of scale. Geographical information systems are now used in almost every walk of life, but scale is often handled poorly in such systems. Modelling Scale in Geographical Information Science is written by an international team of contributors drawn from both industry and academia, and considers models and methods of scaling spatial data in both human and physical systems. Divided into three sections to give a balanced coverage of the key problems, tools and models associated with scale: * Fractal Models * The Modifiable Areal Unit Problem * Changing the Scale of Measurement This book is an essential read for all GIScience researchers, advanced students and practitioners who want to delve more deeply into the scale issues of the spatial data and spatial models that form the basis of their analyses.

Spatial Modeling in GIS and R for Earth and Environmental Sciences

Author : Hamid Reza Pourghasemi
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128156953
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Book Synopsis Spatial Modeling in GIS and R for Earth and Environmental Sciences by : Hamid Reza Pourghasemi

Download or read book Spatial Modeling in GIS and R for Earth and Environmental Sciences written by Hamid Reza Pourghasemi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-01-18 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spatial Modeling in GIS and R for Earth and Environmental Sciences offers an integrated approach to spatial modelling using both GIS and R. Given the importance of Geographical Information Systems and geostatistics across a variety of applications in Earth and Environmental Science, a clear link between GIS and open source software is essential for the study of spatial objects or phenomena that occur in the real world and facilitate problem-solving. Organized into clear sections on applications and using case studies, the book helps researchers to more quickly understand GIS data and formulate more complex conclusions. The book is the first reference to provide methods and applications for combining the use of R and GIS in modeling spatial processes. It is an essential tool for students and researchers in earth and environmental science, especially those looking to better utilize GIS and spatial modeling. Offers a clear, interdisciplinary guide to serve researchers in a variety of fields, including hazards, land surveying, remote sensing, cartography, geophysics, geology, natural resources, environment and geography Provides an overview, methods and case studies for each application Expresses concepts and methods at an appropriate level for both students and new users to learn by example

Geocomputation

Author : Chris Brunsdon
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 147390630X
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (739 download)

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Download or read book Geocomputation written by Chris Brunsdon and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geocomputation is the use of software and computing power to solve complex spatial problems. It is gaining increasing importance in the era of the ‘big data’ revolution, of ‘smart cities’, of crowdsourced data, and of associated applications for viewing and managing data geographically - like Google Maps. This student focused book: Provides a selection of practical examples of geocomputational techniques and ‘hot topics’ written by world leading practitioners. Integrates supporting materials in each chapter, such as code and data, enabling readers to work through the examples themselves. Chapters provide highly applied and practical discussions of: Visualisation and exploratory spatial data analysis Space time modelling Spatial algorithms Spatial regression and statistics Enabling interactions through the use of neogeography All chapters are uniform in design and each includes an introduction, case studies, conclusions - drawing together the generalities of the introduction and specific findings from the case study application – and guidance for further reading. This accessible text has been specifically designed for those readers who are new to Geocomputation as an area of research, showing how complex real-world problems can be solved through the integration of technology, data, and geocomputational methods. This is the applied primer for Geocomputation in the social sciences.

Spatial Analysis and Modeling in Geographical Transformation Process

Author : Yuji Murayama
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400706715
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Spatial Analysis and Modeling in Geographical Transformation Process by : Yuji Murayama

Download or read book Spatial Analysis and Modeling in Geographical Transformation Process written by Yuji Murayama and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-02-26 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently, spatial analysis is becoming more important than ever because enormous volumes of spatial data are available from different sources, such as GPS, Remote Sensing, and others. This book deals with spatial analysis and modelling. It provides a comprehensive discussion of spatial analysis, methods, and approaches related to human settlements and associated environment. Key contributions with empirical case studies from Iran, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, and Japan that apply spatial analysis including autocorrelation, fuzzy, voronoi, cellular automata, analytic hierarchy process, artificial neural network, spatial metrics, spatial statistics, regression, and remote sensing mapping techniques are compiled comprehensively. The core value of this book is a wide variety of results with state of the art discussion including empirical case studies. It provides a milestone reference to students, researchers, planners, and other practitioners dealing the spatial problems on urban and regional issues. We are pleased to announce that this book has been presented with the 2011 publishing award from the GIS Association of Japan. We would like to congratulate the authors!

Groundwater Modeling Using Geographical Information Systems

Author : George F. Pinder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471275530
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (712 download)

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Book Synopsis Groundwater Modeling Using Geographical Information Systems by : George F. Pinder

Download or read book Groundwater Modeling Using Geographical Information Systems written by George F. Pinder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-11-06 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutting-edge techniques for groundwater modeling using GIS technology Groundwater Modeling Using Geographical Information Systems covers fundamental information on flow and mass transport modeling and demonstrates how GIS technology makes these models and analyses more accurate than ever before. GIS technology allows for swift organization, quantification, and interpretation of large quantities of geohydrological data with computer accuracy and minimal risk of human error. This book's companion Web site provides the Princeton Transport Code, as well as the plug-in extensions required to interface this code with the Argus ONE numerical environment software enclosed with this book. Plug-in extensions for MODFLOW and MT3D computer codes can be found at the Argus ONE Web site (www.argusint.com). The process for using the Geographic Modeling Approach (GMA) to model groundwater flow and transport is demonstrated step by step with a field example from Tucson, Arizona. The GMA is composed of the Argus ONE Geographic Information Modeling system and the Princeton Transport Code groundwater flow and transport model, interfaced through the plug-in extension available on Argus ONE. Enhanced with more than 150 illustrations and screen captures, Groundwater Modeling Using Geographical Information Systems is a fundamental book for civil engineers, hydrologists, environmental engineers, geologists, and students in these fields, as well as software engineers working on GIS applications and environmental attorneys and regulators. When used in combination with the free modeling software, this book provides an excellent student text.

Geographical Models with Mathematica

Author : Andre Dauphine
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0081022301
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Geographical Models with Mathematica written by Andre Dauphine and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2017-02-10 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geographical Models with Mathematica provides a fairly comprehensive overview of the types of models necessary for the development of new geographical knowledge, including stochastic models, models for data analysis, for geostatistics, for networks, for dynamic systems, for cellular automata and for multi-agent systems, all discussed in their theoretical context. The author then provides over 65 programs, written in the Mathematica language, that formalize these models. Case studies are provided to help the reader apply these programs to their own studies. Provides theoretical, stochastic and dynamic system models Covers data science, both in a spatial and spatio-temporal analysis Presents a microstructural understanding of the mechanical behavior of granular materials

Environmental Modelling with GIS and Remote Sensing

Author : Andrew Skidmore
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203302214
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (33 download)

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Book Synopsis Environmental Modelling with GIS and Remote Sensing by : Andrew Skidmore

Download or read book Environmental Modelling with GIS and Remote Sensing written by Andrew Skidmore and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most government agencies and private companies are investing significant resources in the production and use of geographical data. The capabilities of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for data analysis are also improving, to the extent that the potential performance of GIS software and the data available for analysis outstrip the abilities of

Spatial Data Modelling for 3D GIS

Author : Alias Abdul-Rahman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540741674
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (47 download)

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Book Synopsis Spatial Data Modelling for 3D GIS by : Alias Abdul-Rahman

Download or read book Spatial Data Modelling for 3D GIS written by Alias Abdul-Rahman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-23 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers fundamental aspects of spatial data modelling specifically on the aspect of three-dimensional (3D) modelling and structuring. Realisation of "true" 3D GIS spatial system needs a lot of effort, and the process is taking place in various research centres and universities in some countries. The development of spatial data modelling for 3D objects is the focus of this book.

GIS, Spatial Analysis, and Modeling

Author : David J. Maguire
Publisher : Esri Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book GIS, Spatial Analysis, and Modeling written by David J. Maguire and published by Esri Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for geographic analysts, modelers, software engineers, and GIS professionals, this book discusses agent-based modeling, dynamic feedback and simulation modeling, as well as links between models and GIS software. This collection also presents a state-of-the-art understanding of applications based on environmental, atmospheric, hydrological, urban, social, health, and economic models.

GIS Environmental Modelling and Engineering

Author : Allan Brimicombe
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415259231
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (592 download)

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Book Synopsis GIS Environmental Modelling and Engineering by : Allan Brimicombe

Download or read book GIS Environmental Modelling and Engineering written by Allan Brimicombe and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2003-08-29 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The significance of modeling in managing the environment is well recognized from scientific and engineering perspectives as well as in the political arena. Environmental concerns and issues of sustainability have permeated both public and private sectors, particularly the need to predict, assess and mitigate against adverse impacts that arise from continuing development and use of resources. Students need to be made aware of these issues. Practitioners should enrich their knowledge and skills in these areas. This book focuses on the modeling, rather than on data collection or visualization.

GIS and Environmental Modeling

Author : Michael F. Goodchild
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470236772
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (367 download)

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Book Synopsis GIS and Environmental Modeling by : Michael F. Goodchild

Download or read book GIS and Environmental Modeling written by Michael F. Goodchild and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-09-30 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GIS and Environmental Modeling: Progress and Research Issues Michael F. Goodchild, Louis T. Steyaert, Bradley O. Parks, Carol Johnston, David Maidment, Michael Crane, and Sandi Glendinning, Editors With growing pressure on natural resources and landscapes there is an increasing need to predict the consequences of any changes to the environment. Modelling plays an important role in this by helping our understanding of the environment and by forecasting likely impacts. In recent years moves have been made to link models to Geographical Information Systems to provide a means of analysing changes over an area as well as over time. GIS and Environmental Modeling explores the progress made to date in integrating these two software systems. Approaches to the subject are made from theoretical, technical as well as data stand points. The existing capabilities of current systems are described along with important issues of data availability, accuracy and error. Various case studies illustrate this and highlight the common concepts and issues that exist between researchers in different environmental fields. The future needs and prospects for integrating GIS and environmental models are also explored with developments in both data handling and modelling discussed. The book brings together the knowledge and experience of over 100 researchers from academic, commercial and government backgrounds who work in a wide range of disciplines. The themes followed in the text provide a fund of knowledge and guidance for those involved in environmental modelling and GIS. The book is easily accessible for readers with a basic GIS knowledge and the ideas and results of the research are clearly illustrated with both colour and black and white graphics.