Earth Observation and Geomatics Engineering

Earth Observation and Geomatics Engineering

Identifying Critical Locations in Urban Transportation Networks Using Network Kernel Density Estimation (Net-KDE): A Spatial Analysis

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Marjan Ghanbari 1
Mohammad Karimi 2
Christophe Claramunt 3
Claire Lagesse 4
1 GIS Department, Faculty of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Kntu
3 Naval Academy Research Institute, Lanvéoc- Poulmic, France
4 Burgundy Franche-Comté University, France
10.22059/eoge.2024.368046.1144
Abstract
In the realm of urban transportation management, identifying critical locations within transportation networks is paramount for efficient urban planning, crisis management, and infrastructure development. This study investigates the effectiveness of the Network Kernel Density Estimation (Net-KDE) method in identifying these critical locations. The Net-KDE method is chosen for its inherent capacity to consider spatial patterns and path length between sample and estimation points, making it well-suited for capturing the complexities of urban transportation networks. The approach is experimented with a series of control maps applied to Tehran city. Overall, Net-KDE provides valuable and agreeable outputs that show its potential. The findings underscore the crucial role of scenario customization in enhancing the method's accuracy. Remarkably, featuring adaptive bandwidth and strategic sampling emerges as the most effective in identifying critical locations. This research has a broader impact on crisis responders, urban developers, and city planners in addition to improving our knowledge of urban network dynamics.
Keywords
Network Kernel Density Estimation
Urban Transportation Network
Critical Locations
Sampling Strategy
Urban Planning
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