Comparing the input, output, and validation maps for several models of land change

942 citations recorded by the source corpus.

How researchers see this paper

The researchers whose trusted networks rank it highest, strongest advocate first. Every researcher gets a different order.

A future land use simulation model (FLUS) for simulating multiple land use scenarios by coupling human and natural effects (2017, methodology): “2) Pontius et al. (2008) reported a positive relationship between the Fom and observed net change.”
Future carbon sequestration in Europe—Effects of land use change (2008, background): “The Dyna-CLUEmodel has been validated at many instances for regional applications with an overall good performance (Pontius et al., 2008).”
The Complexities of Agent-Based Modeling Output Analysis (2015, background): “Pontius et al. (2008) extends the comparison exercise to include three maps while considering pixel error and location error.”
Research on Coupled Human and Natural Systems (CHANS): Approach, Challenges, and Strategies (2011, background): “Likewise, there are concerns about the role of graduate students in CHANS projects, as in related interdisciplinary activities (Rhoten and Parker 2004).”
Simulating Land Cover Changes and Their Impacts on Land Surface Temperature in Dhaka, Bangladesh (2013, background): “The purpose of this research is not to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of all the models used in the literature as they have been discussed elsewhere [51].”