Urban Modelling

Klappentext Introduces mathematical models of urban phenomena relevant to scientists and planners attempting to understand and predict the form of cities and regions. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1976! this book introduced a series of mathematical models of urban phenomena relevant to scientists and planners attempting to understand and predict the form of cities and regions. Much of the material presented in the book is based on research carried out by the author. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Acknowledgements; List of figures; List of tables; Introduction; 1. The art of urban modelling; 2. Models for generating and allocating urban activities; 3. Urban models as systems of equations; 4. Subregional model design: impact analysis; 5. Calibration and prediction with activity allocation models; 6. Exploratory calibration: search by golden section; 7. Calibration as non-linear optimisation; 8. Spatial system design and fast calibration of activity allocation models; 9. Hierarchical modelling; 10. Disaggregated residential location models; 11. Urban dynamics; 12. Dynamic simulation of an urban system; Conclusions; Bibliography; Author index; Subject index.

Résumé
Originally published in 1976, this book introduced a series of mathematical models of urban phenomena relevant to scientists and planners attempting to understand and predict the form of cities and regions. Much of the material presented in the book is based on research carried out by the author.

Contenu

Preface; Acknowledgements; List of figures; List of tables; Introduction; 1. The art of urban modelling; 2. Models for generating and allocating urban activities; 3. Urban models as systems of equations; 4. Subregional model design: impact analysis; 5. Calibration and prediction with activity allocation models; 6. Exploratory calibration: search by golden section; 7. Calibration as non-linear optimisation; 8. Spatial system design and fast calibration of activity allocation models; 9. Hierarchical modelling; 10. Disaggregated residential location models; 11. Urban dynamics; 12. Dynamic simulation of an urban system; Conclusions; Bibliography; Author index; Subject index.