Application of Multiagent Simulation in Land Change Prediction

Abstract:

Based on a study of the Ueda Area of Oita in Japan,a multiagent system (MAS) was established.The change probability of each agent was calculated,and the distribution type of each agent was identified.Then, a simulation study was made of the land change of target areas and the results were verified.Based on this model,the change in future buildup area and green land was simulated and predicted.The suggestion and method to simulate land change in conjunction with population elements were proposed.

Key words:multiagent; land change; Landsat TM data