Exploring the spatial distribution patterns of South African Cape hakes using generalised additive models

We developed delta generalised additive models (GAMs) to predict the spatial distribution of different size classes of South African hakes, Merluccius capensis and M. paradoxus, using demersal trawl survey data and geographical (latitude and longitude) and environmental features (depth, temperature, bottom dissolved oxygen and sediment type). Our approach consists of fitting, for each hake size class, two independent models, a binomial GAM and a quasi-Poisson GAM, whose predictions are then combined using the delta method. Delta GAMs were validated using an iterative cross-validation procedure, and their predictions were then employed to produce distribution maps for the southern Benguela. Delta GAM predictions confirmed existing knowledge about the spatial distribution patterns of South African hakes, and brought new insights into the factors influencing the presence/absence and abundance of these species. Our GAM approach can be used to produce distribution maps for spatially explicit ecosystem models of the southern Benguela in a rigorous and objective way. Ecosystem models are critical features of the ecosystem approach to fisheries, and distribution maps constructed using our GAM approach will enable a reliable allocation of species biomasses in spatially explicit ecosystem models, which will increase trust in the spatial overlaps and, therefore, the trophic interactions predicted by these models.     

Detection and mapping of bracken fern weeds using multispectral remotely sensed data: a review of progress and challenges

Bracken fern is one of the major invasive plants distributed all over the world currently threatening socio-economic and ecological systems due to its ability to swiftly colonize landscapes. The study aimed at reviewing the progress and challenges in detecting and mapping of bracken fern weeds using different remote sensing techniques. Evidence from literature have revealed that traditional methods such as field surveys and modelling have been insufficient in detecting and mapping the spatial distribution of bracken fern at a regional scale. The applications of medium spatial resolution sensors have been constrained by their limited spatial, spectral and radiometric capabilities in detecting and mapping bracken fern. On the other hand, the availability of most of these data-sets free of charge, large swath width and their high temporal resolution have significantly improved remote sensing of bracken fern. The use of commercial satellite data with high resolution have also proven useful in providing fine spectral and spatial resolution capabilities that are primarily essential to offer precise and reliable data on the spatial distribution of invasive species. However, the application of these data-sets is largely restricted to smaller areas, due to high costs and huge data volumes. Studies on bracken fern classification have extensively adopted traditional classification methods such as supervised maximum likelihood classifier. In studies where traditional methods performed poorly, the combination of soft classifiers such as super resolution analysis and traditional methods of classification have shown an improvement in bracken fern classification. Finally, since high spatial resolution sensors are expensive to acquire and have small swath width, the current study recommends that future research can also consider investigating the utility of the freely available recently launched sensors with a global footprint that has the potential to provide invaluable information for repeated measurement of invasive species over time and space.     

基于A*算法的路网数据组织

路网的数据组织是路径规划算法设计的基础。采用C++标准模板库实现基于A*算法的路网数据组织,着重从路网的拓扑结构、空间索引、A*算法数据结构、分层和分网格组织几方面来讨论。最后给出实例证明其有效性。     

地理信息系统技术在中小学布局调整中的作用

我国“十五”期间开始中小学布局调整,经过几年的调整,教育条件、教育质量都有所改善,但也带来一些问题,这些问题的根本原因在于缺乏科学预测和规划。地理信息系统技术是利用计算机解决各学科空间问题的学科,它可以在中小学布局中进行科学分析和预测,为中小学布局调整提供决策支持。     

福建省域工业空间结构研究——以福建省销售额前300家工业企业为例

依据地域经济系统理论,一个地域经济单元状态,可以从时序特征和空间结构特征进行表达,其存在状态受制于时空关联性。一定地域在特定时序发展阶段,必有与之相对应的空间结构特征;反之,一定的空间结构特征必然反映其特定的时序阶段。据此,诊断了福建省域工业系统的时空关联性特征,并提出了该省工业阶段性跃迁的对策与建议。     

当代中国城镇体系地域空间结构类型定量研究

当代中国城市的地域空间分布并不具有随机性分布特征,过去运用泊松方程规定的随机分布模型对城镇体系地域空间结构定量划分存在一定的局限性。借助牛顿引力学方程对随机分布模型进行改进,构建城市空间分布的引力模型,利用2002年数据,以省级行政区为基本空间单元,对中国城镇体系地域空间结构类型进行定量研究,得出6个块状组团式城市聚集区、10个条状组团式城市聚集区和8个以大城市为核心的城市群的结构特征,其中东部省区以多核心多组团式的城市块状聚集区为主,中部省区以单中心单组团式的条状聚集区为主,西部省区以大城市为核心的城市群为主。东、中、西三大地带城市发育水平差别较大,梯度现象较为明显。     

面向离散点的空间权重矩阵生成算法与实证研究

采用阈值法和k-近邻法度量空间上离散点间的空间邻接关系,针对不同的距离计算方式(欧式距离和曼哈顿距离)设计了面向离散点的空间权重矩阵生成算法,使用C#语言在计算机上实现。用该算法对收集的8 367个常州市地价样点构建了不同土地用途地价样点的空间权重矩阵,并计算出分用途的常州市城市地价空间自相关指数。     

重庆市乡村生产空间系统脆弱性时空分异与差异化调控

脆弱性作为乡村生产空间系统的重要属性,是探讨系统易受负面影响或损害程度的有效度量、解析系统可持续发展趋势的有效途径。以重庆市为研究区,以2007—2017年为研究时段,建立乡村生产空间系统脆弱性评价指标体系和评价模型,以定量测度乡村生产空间系统脆弱性,揭示其时空分异特征,进而划分脆弱性类型并提出差异化调控策略。结果表明:① 乡村生产空间系统脆弱性是系统运行状态的综合度量,包含暴露度、敏感性和适应能力3个要素,其体现了以“人”为核心的乡村多元主体与以“地”为核心的乡村生产空间之间相互影响、相互作用的互动制衡关系。② 乡村生产空间系统暴露度总体呈上升趋势及“局部突出、北高南低”的空间格局特征;敏感性总体呈波动下降趋势及“东高西低”的空间格局特征;适应能力总体呈快速上升趋势及“西高东低”的空间格局特征;脆弱性总体呈下降趋势及“东高西低”的空间格局特征。③ 将重庆市乡村生产空间系统脆弱性划分为适应能力脆弱型、暴露—敏感脆弱型、敏感—适应脆弱型和强综合脆弱型4种类型,并按照“生态优先—分类调控—重点突出—因地施策”原则针对不同类型提出差异化“降脆”策略,以引导乡村生产空间系统可持续发展。     

中国农村深度贫困的空间扫描与贫困分异机制的地理探测

从自然和社会经济因素中选取贫困的影响因子,建立评价指标体系,通过Pearson相关分析确定了贫困的主要影响因素,利用GIS空间分析和BP人工神经网络,分别模拟了省域、市域和县域3个尺度下的自然致贫指数与社会经济消贫指数,进一步计算获得了3个尺度下的贫困压力指数,对其空间分布格局进行分析;借助Flexible空间扫描探测识别出深度贫困县,在此基础上运用地理探测器揭示其主导致贫因素,并提出差别化的减贫对策建议。结果表明：① 省域、市域、县域3个尺度的自然致贫指数和贫困压力指数在空间分布上具有较高的一致性,呈现出明显的“东低西高”的空间分布格局;社会经济消贫指数的空间分布一致性不高,县域尺度更为破碎。以黑河—百色线为界,县域贫困压力指数在空间上表现出“大分散、小聚集”的分布状态。识别出的全国贫困县共计655个,主要分布在重点生态功能区和农产品主产区。② 3个尺度下,空间扫描识别出的贫困高风险区主要分布在西北、西南少数民族和边疆地区。县域尺度下识别出208个深度贫困县,多位于省际边缘区。③ 地理探测器识别出深度贫困县的7个致贫主导因素,按照主导因素将深度贫困县划分为地形要素制约型、区位交通制约型、经济收入制约型和生态环境制约型4类。     

基于GIS的高校物流代理点选址研究

随着电子商务在社会生活中的广泛兴起,校园物流代理点也随之产生;物流代理点在很大程度上方便了师生快递领取,但由于高校物流代理点选址普遍存在随意性和不合理性,导致师生快递领取时浪费过多时间和精力。针对此问题,本研究结合GIS空间分析技术,通过对广西师范大学雁山校区学生宿舍、教学楼、食堂和道路分布数据的分析,利用缓冲区分析和叠置分析优选出物流代理点最佳分布区域,并对校园中现有的物流代理点分布合理性做出评价,进而给出合理的校园物流代理点选址区域建议,旨在为学校物流代理点科学选址及改善和提升校园人文品质提供合理建议,同时为物流企业规划选址及GIS空间分析应用提供参考。