Simulation of complex systems in GIS - Langlois, Patrice (London : ISTE ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2011)
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Title page of PDF version; (Wiley Online Library; viewed on Feb. 28, 2013).
Keywords: Geography -- Simulation methods; Geographic information systems; Geographic information systems; Geography -- Simulation methods; Electronic books