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Langlois, Patrice.

Simulation of complex systems in GIS / Patrice Langlois. - London : Hoboken, NJ : ISTE ; Wiley, 2011. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN: 9781118557761 111855776X

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Geography--Simulation methods.
Geographic information systems.
Geographic information systems.
Geography--Simulation methods.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: G70.212 / .L267 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 910.285