The role of spatial metrics in the analysis and modeling of urban land use change

The paper explores a framework combining remote sensing and spatial metrics aimed at improving the analysis and modeling of urban growth and land use change. While remote sensing data have been used in urban modeling and analysis for some time, the proposed combination of remote sensing and spatial...

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Published in:Computers, environment and urban systems environment and urban systems, 2005-07, Vol.29 (4), p.369-399
Main Authors: Herold, Martin, Couclelis, Helen, Clarke, Keith C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Exact sciences and technology
IKONOS
Land use change
Remote sensing
Spatial metrics
Urban development
Urban growth
Urban modeling
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Summary:The paper explores a framework combining remote sensing and spatial metrics aimed at improving the analysis and modeling of urban growth and land use change. While remote sensing data have been used in urban modeling and analysis for some time, the proposed combination of remote sensing and spatial metrics for that purpose is quite novel. Starting with a review of recent developments in each of these fields, we show how the systematic, combined use of these tools can contribute an important new level of information to urban modeling and urban analysis in general. We claim that the proposed approach leads to an improved understanding and representation of urban dynamics and helps to develop alternative conceptions of urban spatial structure and change. The theoretical argument is then illustrated with actual examples from the urban area of Santa Barbara, California. Some questions for future research are finally put forward to help strengthen the potential of the proposed framework, especially regarding the further exploration of urban dynamics at different geographic scales.
ISSN:0198-9715
1873-7587
DOI:10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2003.12.001