An Entropy-Based Contagion Index and Its Sampling Properties for Landscape Analysis

An Entropy-Based Contagion Index and Its Sampling Properties for Landscape Analysis

Studies of spatial patterns of landscapes are useful to quantify human impact, predict wildlife effects, or describe various landscape features. A robust landscape index should quantify two components of landscape diversity: composition and configuration. One category of landscape index is the conta...

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Main Authors: Bernard R. Parresol, Lloyd A. Edwards
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Entropy
Subjects:
concentration
delta method
expected value
forest types
geometric distribution
hypothesis testing
simulated landscapes
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/16/4/1842

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