Integrating Geographic Information Systems And Agent Based Modeling Techniques For Simulating Social And Ecological Processes

Author : H. Randy Gimblett
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198032748

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Integrating Geographic Information Systems and Agent-Based Modeling Techniques for Simulating Social and Ecological Processes by H. Randy Gimblett Pdf

This volume presents a set of coherent, cross-referenced perspectives on incorporating the spatial representation and analytical power of GIS with agent-based modelling of evolutionary and non-linear processes and phenomena. Many recent advances in software algorithms for incorporating geographic data in modeling social and ecological behaviors, and successes in applying such algorithms, had not been adequately reported in the literature. This book seeks to serve as the standard guide to this broad area.

Author : H. Randy Gimblett
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0195143361

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Integrating Geographic Information Systems and Agent-based Modeling Techniques for Simulating Social and Ecological Processes by H. Randy Gimblett Pdf

This volume presents a set of coherent, cross-referenced perspectives on incorporating the spatial representation and analytical power of GIS with agent-based modelling of evolutionary and non-linear processes and phenomena. Many recent advances in software algorithms for incorporating geographic data in modeling social and ecological behaviors, and successes in applying such algorithms, had not been adequately reported in the literature. This book seeks to serve as the standard guide to this broad area.

Author : Heather E. Campbell,Yushim Kim,Adam M. Eckerd
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135128494

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Rethinking Environmental Justice in Sustainable Cities by Heather E. Campbell,Yushim Kim,Adam M. Eckerd Pdf

As the study of environmental policy and justice becomes increasingly significant in today’s global climate, standard statistical approaches to gathering data have become less helpful at generating new insights and possibilities. None of the conventional frameworks easily allow for the empirical modeling of the interactions of all the actors involved, or for the emergence of outcomes unintended by the actors. The existing frameworks account for the "what," but not for the "why." Heather E. Campbell, Yushim Kim, and Adam Eckerd bring an innovative perspective to environmental justice research. Their approach adjusts the narrower questions often asked in the study of environmental justice, expanding to broader investigations of how and why environmental inequities occur. Using agent-based modeling (ABM), they study the interactions and interdependencies among different agents such as firms, residents, and government institutions. Through simulation, the authors test underlying assumptions in environmental justice and discover ways to modify existing theories to better explain why environmental injustice occurs. Furthermore, they use ABM to generate empirically testable hypotheses, which they employ to check if their simulated findings are supported in the real world using real data. The pioneering research on environmental justice in this text will have effects on the field of environmental policy as a whole. For social science and policy researchers, this book explores how to employ new and experimental methods of inquiry on challenging social problems, and for the field of environmental justice, the authors demonstrate how ABM helps illuminate the complex social and policy interactions that lead to both environmental justice and injustice.

Author : Howard Randal Gimblett,Hans Skov-Peterson
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0816527296

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Monitoring, Simulation, and Management of Visitor Landscapes by Howard Randal Gimblett,Hans Skov-Peterson Pdf

"Conventional methods used in the planning and management of human-landscape interactions fall far short of the needs of today s land management professionals. Monitoring, Simulation, and Management of Visitor Landscapes presents a growing body of applied research that provides decision makers with tools to maintain the ecological integrity of public places by evaluating the impacts of humans in various landscapes across space and time." "This will help land managers and policy makers construct strategies for evaluating interactions between humans and the environment and expand the model of land management to include social and geographic, as well as environmental, factors."--Jacket.

Author : Xuan Shi,Volodymyr Kindratenko,Chaowei Yang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781461487456

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Modern Accelerator Technologies for Geographic Information Science by Xuan Shi,Volodymyr Kindratenko,Chaowei Yang Pdf

This book explores the impact of augmenting novel architectural designs with hardware‐based application accelerators. The text covers comprehensive aspects of the applications in Geographic Information Science, remote sensing and deploying Modern Accelerator Technologies (MAT) for geospatial simulations and spatiotemporal analytics. MAT in GIS applications, MAT in remotely sensed data processing and analysis, heterogeneous processors, many-core and highly multi-threaded processors and general purpose processors are also presented. This book includes case studies and closes with a chapter on future trends. Modern Accelerator Technologies for GIS is a reference book for practitioners and researchers working in geographical information systems and related fields. Advanced-level students in geography, computational science, computer science and engineering will also find this book useful.

Author : Graçaliz Pereira Dimuro,Luis Antunes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319915876

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Multi-Agent Based Simulation XVIII by Graçaliz Pereira Dimuro,Luis Antunes Pdf

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 18th International Workshop on Multi-Agent-Based Simulation, MABS 2017, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in May 2017. The workshop was held in conjunction with the 16th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, AAMAS 2017. The 15 revised full papers included in this volume were carefully selected from 23 submissions. The topic of the papers is about applying agent-based simulation techniques to real-world problems focusing on the confluence of socio-technical-natural sciences and multi-agent systems with a strong application/empirical vein.

Author : Alison J. Heppenstall,Andrew T. Crooks,Linda M. See,Michael Batty
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 747 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789048189274

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Agent-Based Models of Geographical Systems by Alison J. Heppenstall,Andrew T. Crooks,Linda M. See,Michael Batty Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1488 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128047934

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Comprehensive Geographic Information Systems by Anonim Pdf

Geographical Information Systems, Three Volume Set is a computer system used to capture, store, analyze and display information related to positions on the Earth’s surface. It has the ability to show multiple types of information on multiple geographical locations in a single map, enabling users to assess patterns and relationships between different information points, a crucial component for multiple aspects of modern life and industry. This 3-volumes reference provides an up-to date account of this growing discipline through in-depth reviews authored by leading experts in the field. VOLUME EDITORS Thomas J. Cova The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States Ming-Hsiang Tsou San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, United States Georg Bareth University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany Chunqiao Song University of California, Los Angeles, CA, United States Yan Song University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States Kai Cao National University of Singapore, Singapore Elisabete A. Silva University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom Covers a rapidly expanding discipline, providing readers with a detailed overview of all aspects of geographic information systems, principles and applications Emphasizes the practical, socioeconomic applications of GIS Provides readers with a reliable, one-stop comprehensive guide, saving them time in searching for the information they need from different sources

Author : Gita Sukthankar,Juan A. Rodriguez-Aguilar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319716794

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Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems by Gita Sukthankar,Juan A. Rodriguez-Aguilar Pdf

This book compiles the most visionary papers from 10 workshops held at the International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, AAMAS 2017, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in May 2017. The 15 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this volume. They deal with novel ideas proposing a change in the way research is currently carried out.

Author : Peter Atkinson,Giles M. Foody,Steven E. Darby,Fulong Wu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420038101

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GeoDynamics by Peter Atkinson,Giles M. Foody,Steven E. Darby,Fulong Wu Pdf

While remote sensing gives a surface depiction of the world, its recent convergence with GIS enables richer depictions that can be used to simulate physical processes, identify trends, and make more accurate predictions. GeoDynamics is based on specialized lectures from an international field of experts, addressing remote sensing, spatially

Author : Gabriel Wurzer,Kerstin Kowarik,Hans Reschreiter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319000084

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Agent-based Modeling and Simulation in Archaeology by Gabriel Wurzer,Kerstin Kowarik,Hans Reschreiter Pdf

Archaeology has been historically reluctant to embrace the subject of agent-based simulation, since it was seen as being used to "re-enact" and "visualize" possible scenarios for a wider (generally non-scientific) audience, based on scarce and fuzzy data. Furthermore, modeling "in exact terms" and programming as a means for producing agent-based simulations were simply beyond the field of the social sciences. This situation has changed quite drastically with the advent of the internet age: Data, it seems, is now ubiquitous. Researchers have switched from simply collecting data to filtering, selecting and deriving insights in a cybernetic manner. Agent-based simulation is one of the tools used to glean information from highly complex excavation sites according to formalized models, capturing essential properties in a highly abstract and yet spatial manner. As such, the goal of this book is to present an overview of techniques used and work conducted in that field, drawing on the experience of practitioners.

Author : David L. Hawksworth,Alan T. Bull
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402052835

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Human Exploitation and Biodiversity Conservation by David L. Hawksworth,Alan T. Bull Pdf

This book presents a wide range of contributions addressing diverse aspects of biodiversity exploitation and conservation. These collectively provide a snapshot of ongoing action and state-of-the-art research, rather than a series of necessarily more superficial overviews. Examples presented here derive from studies in 17 countries including Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. These reports will stimulate future work toward attaining a sustainable balance between the conservation and exploitation of biodiversity.

Author : Liu, Lin,Eck, John
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781599045931

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Artificial Crime Analysis Systems: Using Computer Simulations and Geographic Information Systems by Liu, Lin,Eck, John Pdf

In the last decade there has been a phenomenal growth in interest in crime pattern analysis. Geographic information systems are now widely used in urban police agencies throughout industrial nations. With this, scholarly interest in understanding crime patterns has grown considerably. Artificial Crime Analysis Systems: Using Computer Simulations and Geographic Information Systems discusses leading research on the use of computer simulation of crime patterns to reveal hidden processes of urban crimes, taking an interdisciplinary approach by combining criminology, computer simulation, and geographic information systems into one comprehensive resource.

Author : Cecília Sik Lányi
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789535105831

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Applications of Virtual Reality by Cecília Sik Lányi Pdf

Information Technology is growing rapidly. With the birth of high-resolution graphics, high-speed computing and user interaction devices Virtual Reality has emerged as a major new technology in the mid 90es, last century. Virtual Reality technology is currently used in a broad range of applications. The best known are games, movies, simulations, therapy. From a manufacturing standpoint, there are some attractive applications including training, education, collaborative work and learning. This book provides an up-to-date discussion of the current research in Virtual Reality and its applications. It describes the current Virtual Reality state-of-the-art and points out many areas where there is still work to be done. We have chosen certain areas to cover in this book, which we believe will have potential significant impact on Virtual Reality and its applications. This book provides a definitive resource for wide variety of people including academicians, designers, developers, educators, engineers, practitioners, researchers, and graduate students.

Author : François Bousquet
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789712202087

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Companion Modeling and Multi-agent Systems for Integrated Natural Resource Management in Asia by François Bousquet Pdf