Projecting Land-Use Change: A Summary of Models for Assessing the Effects of Community Growth and Change on Land-Use Patterns

摘要

The summaries of land-use change models contained within this report do not reflect the actual use of these products. Information presented on the function and capabilities of each model was collected largely through independent research of published materials such as users'manuals and Internet sites. The model developers have reviewed and verified the information compiled for their specific products, ensuring the accuracy of the material presented in this report. Significant efforts were made to explore and incorporate all land-use models currently available for public use during the project period. However, the population of such models is continually changing and it is recognized that any compilation will ultimately exclude one or more relevant models. Preparation of this document has been funded wholly or in part by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has been subjected to the Agency's review process, and has been approved for publication as NHEERL draft number OD-01-001. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.