FUTURES v1.0.0
First official release of FUTURES model as GRASS GIS r.futures.* modules.
FUTURES is an urban growth model specifically designed to capture the spatial structure of future development.
Features include:
- stochastic patch-based spread to mimic structure of urban development
- scenario development (infill vs. sprawl, locally increase/decrease probability of development)
- positive spatial feedbacks
- spatial non-stationarity
- flexible predictor inputs
- runs on all major platforms
- graphical user interface
To install FUTURES, install and start GRASS GIS and then install r.futures addon from Settings -> Addons extensions -> Install extension from addons or using command line:
g.extension r.futures
See also official website with list of publications, manual pages and tutorials.