Etropy Problem Simulation in Landscape Ecology Assessment Based on GIS – A Case Study of Landscape Conservation Value Assessment in Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province, Vietnam

Abstract:

The Etropy problem has been widely applied in the assessment and analysis of landscape ecology. Research results are just at the indicators, not able to describe the spatial distribution of the landscape. In this paper, we will simulate the results of the application Etropy problem in landscape assessment based on a GIS. A GIS is used to store the information of layers on landscape structure, indicator analysis and map-layer assessment. This is a new research direction, research results of Etropy problem will be simulated by the evaluation map. Research have been applied in Sa Pa area - one of Vietnam's most mountainous district. Research results shown the landscape diversity in the research area and landscape area identification to be conserved.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 295-298)
• Pages: 2373-2377
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.295-298.2373
• Online since: February 2013
• Authors: Quoc Lap Kieu, Xin Cai Wu, Tien Thanh Nguyen
• Keywords: Etropy, GIS Technology, Landscape Assessment, Landscape Ecology

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