Entropy in Urban Systems

Entropy is a useful concept that has been used to describe the structure and behavior of different systems. We summarize its multifaceted character with regard to its implications for urban sprawl, and propose a framework to apply the concept of entropy to urban sprawl for monitoring and management.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pedro Cabral, Gabriela Augusto, Mussie Tewolde, Yikalo Araya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/15/12/5223