Simulating multi-objective spatial optimization allocation of land use based on the integration of multi-agent system and genetic algorithm

International Journal of Environmental Research

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 765-776

  Zhang, H H ^a   Zeng, Y N ^a   Bian, L ^b  

^a CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO   (United States)

Author keywords

Environment friendliness; Genetic algorithm; Land use allocation; Multi agent system; Multi objective; Resource saving; Spatial optimization

Indexed keywords

DECISION MAKING; GENETIC ALGORITHM; LAND USE; OPTIMIZATION; PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT; SPATIAL ANALYSIS;

CHINA;

EID: 84862907977     PISSN: 17356865     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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