Urban landscape pattern analysis based on 3D landscape models

摘要

Landscape ecology, urban landscape ecology in particular, has become one of the most promising subjects in geographical research. Among studies of urban planning, land cover change, sustainable development and so forth, more and more focus has been placed on understanding the spatial composition and structure of urban landscape. Recent research has proved that landscape patterns at the vertical directions exert important influence on specific ecological processes. As a result, it is of great importance to analyse comprehensive urban landscape patterns from a 3D perspective.