Spatially aware agents: An effective and efficient use of GIS data within an agent-based model

Ryan C. Kennedy, Kelly E. Lane, Agustin Fuentes, Hope Hollocher, Greg Madey

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Abstract

Agent-based modeling (ABM) is quickly becoming a choice tool for researchers, as it is very adept at modeling natural phenomena. Real-world data has the ability to further increase the usefulness of agent-based models. This can be achieved through the inclusion of geographical information system (GIS) data. Such integration between ABM and GIS may sound trivial, but is difficult to do effectively, particularly as the complexity of GIS data and the amount of agents increase. Here, we present methods and recommendations on including GIS data in a complex simulation model. We demonstrate our techniques to an advanced epidemiological model.

Original languageEnglish (US)
StatePublished - Mar 22 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 Spring Simulation Multiconference, SpringSim 2009 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Mar 22 2009Mar 27 2009

Conference

Conference2009 Spring Simulation Multiconference, SpringSim 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period3/22/093/27/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Modeling and Simulation

Keywords

  • Epidemiological modeling
  • Performance
  • Raster data
  • Scientific simulation
  • Vector data

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