Fundamentals of Spatial Optimization

Catalog description

Covers the fundamentals of optimization for spatial analysis. Introduces math-based optimization methods, specifically linear programming, integer programming, and branch and bound. Provides the basics for use and application of GIScience and spatial analysis methods for suitability analysis and network analysis. Objectives include: reviewing basics of linear algebra; formulating and solving optimization problems using linear and integer programming; applying raster and vector GIS methods to site suitability analysis, shortest path, and service area problems; and integrating GIS into problem formulation and result visualization.