Spatial time change analysis methods (spatial dynamics)

With this type of methods the dynamics of a spatial distribution can be analysed. Spatial arrangement changes as well as spatial feature changes can be taken into account with these methods. Discussed methods are structured into two groups:

• The first group is composed of methods that make use of change indices produced by non spatial time change analysis methods. They express and characterise the spatial distribution of change indices attached to spatial units.
• The second group includes methods that fully model the dynamic of space in its thematic and geometric dimensions.