A multidimensional urban land cover change analysis in Tempe, AZ

Qunshan Zhao, Ryan Reynolds, Chuyuan Wang, Elizabeth A. Wentz

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Abstract

Rapid population growth leading to significant conversion of rural to urban lands requires deep understanding on how the human population interacts with the built-environment. Our research goal is to explore methodologies on how to analyze multidimensional urban change with the consideration of time, space, and landscape patterns. Using NAIP high resolution satellite images and LIDAR data, we were able to derive land cover classification maps and normalized height difference at different time periods. Then we performed the 2D, 3D and landscape pattern change analysis for a case study area. The research results show that a combination of 2D, 3D and landscape pattern change analysis can provide a comprehensive understanding of urban change, and the results will help urban planners and decision makers to better understand the status of urban transformation and design city for the future.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2019 Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event, JURSE 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728100098
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2019
Event2019 Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event, JURSE 2019 - Vannes, France
Duration: May 22 2019May 24 2019

Publication series

Name2019 Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event, JURSE 2019

Conference

Conference2019 Joint Urban Remote Sensing Event, JURSE 2019
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityVannes
Period5/22/195/24/19

Keywords

  • LIDAR
  • NAIP
  • landscape configuration/composition
  • urban land cover analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
  • Urban Studies
  • Signal Processing
  • Instrumentation

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