A method and system for simulating urban expansion coupled with habitat dynamics
By coupling a species habitat prediction model with a cellular automata model, a two-way dynamic feedback between urban expansion and habitat quality is achieved, which solves the problem of insufficient coupling between urban and ecological processes in existing models, provides scientific support for eco-friendly urban planning, and promotes the synergy between urban development and biodiversity conservation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUHAN UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing urban expansion simulation models lack a two-way dynamic coupling mechanism between urban and ecological processes, and their ecological constraint mechanisms are too simplified, failing to achieve differentiated spatial control. Furthermore, they lack quantitative assessment of the nonlinear effects of protection strategies, making it difficult to provide scientific support for eco-friendly urban planning.
By coupling a species habitat prediction model with a cellular automata model, a two-way dynamic feedback between urban expansion and habitat quality is achieved. A hierarchical ecological constraint function is designed to discretize habitat suitability into multiple value levels. Combined with multi-scenario simulation, the trade-off between ecological protection and urban development is quantitatively assessed.
It has achieved the capture of the cumulative impact and feedback of urban expansion on habitat quality, providing scientific support for eco-friendly urban planning. It breaks through the limitations of traditional models, can capture the dynamic response of ecosystems and the long-term pattern of urban expansion, and promotes the synergy between urban development and biodiversity conservation.
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