Spatial ABMs

 suggested by: Gudrun Wallentin 

Background
Although agent-based modelling per definition is spatially explicit, the inherent potential of spatial concepts has not been fully exploited. Usually the modelled system is represented by individual agents that are related by circular buffers, rather than by more realistic spatial representations of interaction areas like vision cones or viewsheds in heterogeneous environments.

Short description

This rather conceptual thesis takes a systematic look into the question how spatial configuration structures a system. It analyses whether and how the explicit consideration of space impacts typical emergent phenomena like flocking of social animals or oscillations in populations.

Suggested reading

Manson, S., An, L., Clarke, K. C., Heppenstall, A., Koch, J., Krzyzanowski, B., ... & Tesfatsion, L. (2020). Methodological issues of spatial agent-based models. Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, 23(1).

Wallentin, G. (2024) Spatial Simulation eBook, Lessons 7 "Agent-based Modelling" and 8 "Movement"

Start

anytime

Prerequsites/qualification
Interest in the topic. Successful completion of the course "Spatial Simulation" is recommended.