TY - CHAP
T1 - Integrating VR, GIS and agent based model to simulate regional residential demand changes
AU - Zhang, L.
AU - Li, W.
AU - Chen, G.
AU - Murray-Rust, D.
AU - Rounsevell, M.
AU - Fontaine, C.M.
PY - 2009/1/1
Y1 - 2009/1/1
N2 - Urban dynamic modeling has been identified as one of the most complicated processes in geo-simulation. New theories and applications are expected to facilitate understanding urban dynamics and complexities. In this paper, we present a tightly integrated system applied in this context, by coupling the newly developed modeling techniques in geosimulation: agent-based modeling (ABM) and an advanced framework in computer science: VR-GIS integrated platform. The result system has demonstrated with some practical advantages: 1) the urban dynamic model is more operational and realistic through running in real-world based 3D environment; 2) it provides a testing platform for model calibration, validation, and drawing conclusions; 3) due to the richness in representation and interaction, it is desirable for communication and decision-making support in urban planning.
AB - Urban dynamic modeling has been identified as one of the most complicated processes in geo-simulation. New theories and applications are expected to facilitate understanding urban dynamics and complexities. In this paper, we present a tightly integrated system applied in this context, by coupling the newly developed modeling techniques in geosimulation: agent-based modeling (ABM) and an advanced framework in computer science: VR-GIS integrated platform. The result system has demonstrated with some practical advantages: 1) the urban dynamic model is more operational and realistic through running in real-world based 3D environment; 2) it provides a testing platform for model calibration, validation, and drawing conclusions; 3) due to the richness in representation and interaction, it is desirable for communication and decision-making support in urban planning.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=70449096232&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1109/ICCSIT.2009.5234525
DO - 10.1109/ICCSIT.2009.5234525
M3 - Chapter
AN - SCOPUS:70449096232
SN - 9781424445196
SP - 388
EP - 392
BT - Proceedings - 2009 2nd IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology, ICCSIT 2009
ER -