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Fractals and Geography
Introducing fractal geometry as a reference in geographical models is therefore a way to demonstrate certain specific processes of the spatial organisation, particularly cities and systems and to find new expressions, especially for dynamic interpretations. Fractal geometry enables us to analyse a spatial structure from a reference other than Euclidian geometry. The fractal dimensions refer to the main characteristic of fractal geometry, the hierarchical organisation of a spatial system. Among the first applications of the fractal notion in geography is the morphological description of continental contours. Fractal surface models are used to characterise the distribution of different kinds of land use. The objects that present a strong hierarchical and spatial structure such as city systems, or hydrographic or transport systems, lend themselves well to fractal modelling. The similarities between observed structures and random fractals have encouraged research for dynamic models for the generation of such structures.
Fractals and Geography
Introducing fractal geometry as a reference in geographical models is therefore a way to demonstrate certain specific processes of the spatial organisation, particularly cities and systems and to find new expressions, especially for dynamic interpretations. Fractal geometry enables us to analyse a spatial structure from a reference other than Euclidian geometry. The fractal dimensions refer to the main characteristic of fractal geometry, the hierarchical organisation of a spatial system. Among the first applications of the fractal notion in geography is the morphological description of continental contours. Fractal surface models are used to characterise the distribution of different kinds of land use. The objects that present a strong hierarchical and spatial structure such as city systems, or hydrographic or transport systems, lend themselves well to fractal modelling. The similarities between observed structures and random fractals have encouraged research for dynamic models for the generation of such structures.
Fractals and Geography
Carta, Silvio (editor) / Frankhauser, Pierre (author) / Pumain, Denise (author)
Machine Learning and the City ; 31-55
2022-05-21
25 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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