Simulation of complex systems in GIS /

• Main Author: Langlois, Patrice
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : ISTE ; 2011.; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2011.
• Subjects: Geography > Simulation methods.; Geographic information systems.; Electronic books.

Table of Contents:

• The Structure of the Geographic Space. The Structure of the Geographic Space
• Structure and System Concepts
• Space and Geometry
• Topological Structures: How Objects are Organized in Spatial Systems
• Matter and Geographical Objects
• Time and Dynamics
• Spatial Interaction
• Conclusion: Stages of the Ontogenesis. Conclusion: Stages of the Ontogenesis
• Modeling through Cellular Automata. Concept and Formalization of a CA
• Examples of Geographic Cellular Automaton Models
• Conclusion. Conclusion
• A General Model of Geographic Agent Systems. A General Model of Geographic Agent Systems
• Theoretical Approach of an Integrated Simulation Platform
• A Formal Ontology of Geographic Agent Systems.