Decreasing Computational Time of Urban Cellular Automata Through Model Portability

This paper investigates how portability of a model between different computer operating systems can lead to increased efficiency in code execution. The portability problem is not a trivial one, as many geographic models are designed to be run inside a set environment (Unix, Solaris, Linux, and Windows), and are further limited by hardware constraints. The SLEUTH urban growth model [K.C Clarke, S. Hoppen, and L. Gaydos. BA self-modifying cellular automaton model of historical urbanization in the San Francisco Bay area'', Environment and Planning B, 24:247

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2006
• Where: GEOINFORMATICA
• Authors: Charles Dietzel, Keith C. Clarke
• Keywords: Cellular Automaton Model, GEOINFORMATICA 2006, Model, Operating Systems