Entropy in Urban Systems
Entropy is a useful concept that has been used to describe the structure and behavior of different systems. We summarize its multifaceted character with regard to its implications for urban sprawl, and propose a framework to apply the concept of entropy to urban sprawl for monitoring and management.
Main Authors: | Pedro Cabral, Gabriela Augusto, Mussie Tewolde, Yikalo Araya |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-11-01
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Series: | Entropy |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/15/12/5223 |
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