Computational Science and Its Applications -- ICCSA 2012
12th International Conference, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, June 18-21, 2012, Proceedings, Part II
Published on 16. June 2012
XXI, 759 pages
978-3-642-31075-1 (ISBN)
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The four-volume set LNCS 7333-7336 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2012, held in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, in June 2012.
The four volumes contain papers presented in the following workshops: 7333 - advances in high performance algorithms and applications (AHPAA); bioinspired computing and applications (BIOCA); computational geometry and applicatons (CGA); chemistry and materials sciences and technologies (CMST); cities, technologies and planning (CTP); 7334 - econometrics and multidimensional evaluation in the urban environment (EMEUE); geographical analysis, urban modeling, spatial statistics (Geo-An-Mod); 7335 - optimization techniques and applications (OTA); mobile communications (MC); mobile-computing, sensind and actuation for cyber physical systems (MSA4CPS); remote sensing (RS); 7336 - software engineering processes and applications (SEPA); software quality (SQ); security and privacy in computational sciences (SPCS); soft computing and data engineering (SCDE).
The topics of the fully refereed papers are structured according to the four major conference themes: 7333 - computational methods, algorithms and scientific application; 7334 - geometric modelling, graphics and visualization; 7335 - information systems and technologies; 7336 - high performance computing and networks.
The four volumes contain papers presented in the following workshops: 7333 - advances in high performance algorithms and applications (AHPAA); bioinspired computing and applications (BIOCA); computational geometry and applicatons (CGA); chemistry and materials sciences and technologies (CMST); cities, technologies and planning (CTP); 7334 - econometrics and multidimensional evaluation in the urban environment (EMEUE); geographical analysis, urban modeling, spatial statistics (Geo-An-Mod); 7335 - optimization techniques and applications (OTA); mobile communications (MC); mobile-computing, sensind and actuation for cyber physical systems (MSA4CPS); remote sensing (RS); 7336 - software engineering processes and applications (SEPA); software quality (SQ); security and privacy in computational sciences (SPCS); soft computing and data engineering (SCDE).
The topics of the fully refereed papers are structured according to the four major conference themes: 7333 - computational methods, algorithms and scientific application; 7334 - geometric modelling, graphics and visualization; 7335 - information systems and technologies; 7336 - high performance computing and networks.
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- 7334
- Preface
- Organization
- Table of Contents
- Workshop on Econometrics and Multidimensional Evaluation in the Urban Environment (EMEUE 2012)
- Knowledge and Innovation in Manufacturing Sector: The Case of Wedding Dresses in Southern Italy
- Introduction
- The Key Role of Knowledge in the Innovation
- From Personal to Social, Firm and Cluster Knowledge
- The Italian and Southern Italian Economy: Some Notes
- The Case of Wedding Dresses: The Results of Survey
- Characteristics of Supply and Demand
- Knowledge, Social Capabilities and Innovation
- The Local Wedding Production System
- Conclusion
- References
- Marketing Strategies: Support and Enhancement of Core Business
- Introduction
- Food as Business Strategy
- The Survey
- Methodology
- How Food Influences Purchasing Habits
- Conclusions
- References
- The Rational Quantification of Social Housing
- Introduction
- Aim of the Study
- Social Housing
- The Private Benefits Related to the Redevelopment of a Disused Area
- The Public Utility Resulting from the Transformation of an Abandoned Area
- The Model
- The Case Study
- Conclusions
- References
- Simulation of Users Decision in Transport Mode Choice Using Neuro-Fuzzy Approach
- Introduction and Background
- The Proposed Model
- Model Specification and Calibration
- Conclusions
- References
- Multidimensional Spatial Decision-Making Process: Local Shared Values in Action
- Introduction
- GIS-Based Decision-Making Process
- Avellino-Rocchetta S. Antonio Railway Line1: Towards a Situated Strategy
- A Bottom-Up Approach for the Construction of Spatial Indicators
- Alternative Scenarios for a Strategic Map
- From Values to Actions
- Conclusions
- References
- A Proposal for a Stepwise Fuzzy Regression: An Application to the Italian University System
- Introduction
- The Fuzzy Least Square Regression Model
- Introduction to Triangular Fuzzy Numbers
- The Multiple Regression Model Including a Fuzzy Asymmetric Intercept
- A Fuzzy Model Fit Index
- A Stepwise Procedure to Select Independent Variables
- An application Case: The Effectiveness of the Activated Internships in Graduates' Opinion
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Cluster Analysis for Strategic Management: A Case Study of IKEA
- Introduction
- Market Competition as a Possible Cause
- The Field Survey
- Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
- Analysis of the "loyal" IKEA customer
- Analysis of the "Occasional" IKEA Customer
- Analysis of Non-IKEA Customers
- Identification of Profiles of Potential IKEA Customers
- Cluster Analysis Using the Twostep Method
- Variables and Factors Identified
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Clustering for the Localization of Degraded Urban Areas
- Introduction
- Methodological Aspects for Geographical Clustering
- The SATScan Model
- The DBSCAN and Seg- DBSCAN Models
- Future Developments: The DENCLUE Model
- Identifying Indicators of Housing Difficulty
- Introduction
- The Total Fuzzy and Relative Method
- The TFR Application
- Identification of Cluster of Degraded Areas in the City of Bari
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- A BEP Analysis of Energy Supply for Sustainable Urban Microgrids
- Introduction
- Estimate of Energy Performance of Settlements
- The Case of Study: Feltre
- Analysis of Spatial Aggregation
- Break even Point Analysis
- Concluding Remarks
- Glossary
- References
- The Effect of Infrastructural Works on Urban Property Values: The asse attrezzato* in Pescara, Italy
- Introduction
- The Main Difficulty in Applying Hedonic Models in Italy
- Predictors
- The Model
- Estimation Results
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Prospect of Integrate Monitoring: A Multidimensional Approach
- Introduction
- A First Results of the Study: Criticality and Sensitivity
- Monitoring Values Change for Coastal Monitoring
- General Data
- The Evaluative Approach of Classification of Pressure Areas
- The Profiling of Coastal Municipalities
- Perspective and Remarks
- References
- The Use of Ahp in a Multiactor Evaluation for Urban Development Programs: A Case Study
- Introduction
- Public Private Partnership and Feasibility of Urban Policies
- Methodological Aspects
- The Case Study of a Bargaining Game of Actors in the Society for Urban Development of "Bari Nord Area"
- Evaluating Futures Development
- Final Remarks
- References
- Assessing Urban Transformations: A SDSS for the Master Plan of Castel Capuano, Naples
- Introduction
- Castel Capuano Master Plan: Analysis of Urban Transformations
- Evaluation of Transformations Effects: A Perspective to 2020
- Conclusions
- References
- Workshop on Geographical Analysis, Urban Modeling, Spatial Statistics (Geo-An-Mod 2012)
- Computational Context to Promote Geographic Information Systems toward Human-Centric Perspectives
- Introduction
- Related Works
- A Framework to Integrate Computational Context, Web Services and Geographic Systems
- Instantiating the Adapted Framework to Develop Context-Aware Web Oriented Geographic System
- Conclusion and Future Work
- References
- Voronoi- Based Curve Reconstruction:Issues and Solutions
- Introduction
- Geometric Preliminaries
- Delaunay Triangulation
- Voronoi Diagram
- Medial Axis
- Local Feature Size and r-sampling
- Voronoi-Based C urve Reconstruction Algorithms
- Voronoi Ball
- Crust Algorithm
- One-Step Crust Algorithm
- Issues and Solutions
- Labeling Sample Points
- Conclusion and Future Works
- References
- Geovisualization and Geostatistics: A Concept for the Numerical and Visual Analysis of Geographic Mass Data
- Adapting the Geovisualization Pipeline
- Geovisualization of Multivariate Natural Features for a Better Understanding of Their Spatial Relations
- Geovisual Analysis of Mass Data for Civil Security Purposes
- Conclusion and Outlook
- References
- Spatio-Explorative Analysis and Its Benefits for a GIS-integrated Automated Feature Identification
- Background and Objectives
- The Automated Feature Identification Process
- Thermokarsts - Isolated Landforms
- Exploratory Analysis for the Automated Feature Identification
- Detecting Relationships via Regression Analysis
- Data-Comparison due to Further Variance Analyses
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions and Outlook
- References
- Peer Selection in P2P Service Overlays Using Geographical Location Criteria
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Service Overlay Networks
- Peer Selection
- OMAN
- Best Peer Selection Service
- BPSS Architecture
- BPSS Model
- BPSS Metric
- Evaluation Framework
- Used Simulator
- Simulations Setup
- Simulations Strategy
- Results
- Conclusion
- References
- Models for Spatial Interaction Data: Computation and Interpretation of Accessibility
- Introduction
- Models
- The New Problem: Sensitivity Analysis
- From the Origin End Constraint
- From the Destination End Constraint
- Matrix Solution for d? and dµ
- Numerical Example
- Properties
- Property 1
- Property 2. ? vs O and µ vs D
- Property 3. Tdcd and Toco
- Conclusions
- References
- Am I Safe in My Home? Fear of Crime Analyzed with Spatial Statistics Methods in a Central European City
- Introduction
- Methods and Techniques Used
- Research Setting
- Measuring Fear of Crime
- Analyzing and Visualizing Fear of Crime
- Analysis and Results
- Conclusion and Future Research
- References
- Developing a GIS Based Decision Support System for Resource Allocation in Earthquake Search and Rescue Operation
- Introduction
- SAR Queuing System
- Assumptions
- Service Rate and Arrival Rate
- Area of Study and Loss Estimation
- Design and Simulation of the SAR Queuing Model $\mu/\lambda/c$
- Execution of the Model
- Parametric Process Analysis
- Survival Rate
- Scenario Analysis
- Conclusion
- Future Works
- References
- Concepts, Compass and Computation: Models for Directional Part-Whole Relationships
- Problem Statement and Outlook
- Problem Statement
- Results and Outlook
- Related Work
- DataandToolsUsed
- Interpretation Models for Directional Part-Whole Relations
- Models of Interpretation
- Organisational Principles for Models of Interpretation
- Models of Centre
- Models of Central Sector
- Models of Border Sectors
- Complete Models of Interpretation
- Results of Model Comparisons
- Standard Models Compared
- Centres of Variable Position
- Central Sectors of Variable Size
- Border Sectors of Variable Angle Size
- Paper Contribution and Our Current Work
- References
- SIGHabitar - Business Intelligence Based Approach for the Development of Land Information Systems: The Multipurpose Technical Cadastre of Ouro Preto, Brazil
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Basic Principles of This Approach
- LISs Structured as Business Intelligence Systems
- Evolutionary Development Methodology
- Software Architecture
- Data Model
- Development Process
- A Case Study - The City of Ouro Preto, MG
- Study Area
- The Land Information System SIGHabitar
- Experiments to Evaluate the Proposed Approach
- Lessons Learned and Future Works
- References
- Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Asphalts Pavement Decision Making Based on Rough Set Theory
- Introduction
- Preliminaries
- Decision Tables
- M-Relative Reduct
- Partitions
- Scaling
- Determination of Minimal Decision Algorithm
- Algorithm Structure
- Algorithm Description
- Comparison of the Results Obtained from Rough Set Theory and Artificial Neural Network
- Conclusion
- References
- Cartographic Circuits Inside GIS Environment for the Construction of the Landscape Sensitivity Map in the Case of Cremona
- The knowledge Organization for the Analysis Conduction Inside Geographical Information System Environment
- The Methodology and Operating Basis
- The Construction of the Survey Statistics Units
- The Calculation of the Thematic Indicators to Recognize the Specific Characteristics of the Cremona Area
- The Insularization Degree of Unbuilt Areas
- The Disposition of the Morphological/Structural Values
- The Investigation of the Landscape Perceptual Aspects
- The Permanence Differentials of the Urban Settlement
- The Limint Coming out from the Intensity of the Constraints Application
- The Geography of the Land Use Integrity
- The Multidimensional Analysis, the Final Summary of the Investigated Vectors to Identify the Landscape Sensitivity Areas
- References
- Cloud Classification in JPEG-compressed Remote Sensing Data (LANDSAT 7/ETM+)
- Introduction
- Material and Methods
- Quick-Look and Metadata of the LANDSAT 7 / ETM+
- Classification Algorithms
- Method
- Pre-processing Step
- Results and Discussion
- Processor Adaption (Europe)
- Validation of Classification Power
- Conclusions and Discussion
- References
- A Probabilistic Rough Set Approach for Water Reservoirs Site Location Decision Making
- Introduction
- Review of Rough Set Theory
- Decision System
- Equivalent Relations
- Reduction and Core
- Generalized Distribution Table
- Determination of Minimal Decision Algorithm
- Analyzing the Information and Detecting Parameters, Using Linear Regression Method
- Comparing the Results of Rough Set Theory with The Stepwise Regression Method
- Conclusion
- References
- Definition and Analysis of New Agricultural Farm Energetic Indicators Using Spatial OLAP
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Agricultural Farm Energy Consumption Diagnosis and Related Indicators
- Spatial OLAP Main Concepts
- New Energy Indicators to Assess Farm Performance at a Detailed Scale
- Spatial OLAP Analysis of New Indicators
- Conclusions
- References
- Validating a Smartphone-Based Pedestrian Navigation System Prototype
- Introduction
- Concept
- Augmentation
- Instruction
- Navigation Instructions
- RealityView-Prototype
- Eye-Tracking
- Experimental Setup
- Technology
- Experimental Procedure
- Results
- Eye-Tracking
- Questionnaire
- Summary
- References
- Open Access to Historical Atlas: Sources of Information and Services for Landscape Analysis in an SDI Framework
- Introduction
- The Atl@nte Geoportal (web portal): Spatial Data Management of Temporal Map Series
- The Level of Territorial Scale
- The Level of the Local Scale
- System Architecture: Historical Map Spatial Services
- WMS and Map Viewer Functionalities to Navigate Temporal Map Series
- Bridging External Services to Overcome Access Map Catalogue Gap
- Multi-temporal SD Integration for Landscape Analysis
- Landscape Analysis at Different Map Scale. Potentials and Barriers
- Integration of Multisource and Multispectral Data Using WMSs
- UAV Flight Camp: A Test Filed for on-site Multispectral Data Collection
- Conclusions
- References
- From Concept to Implementation: Web-Based Cartographic Visualisation with CartoService
- Introduction
- Concept: Component-Based Cartographic Modelling Pipeline
- Architecture: Service-Oriented Components and Layers
- Modelling Process: Workflow and Reference Model
- Application Scenario: CartoService as a Map Configurator
- Conclusion
- References
- Multiagent Systems for the Governance of Spatial Environments: Some Modelling Approaches
- Introduction: A Research Framework on Governance
- Modelling Governance in Environmental Planning
- Features for an Agent-Based Approach
- Hints from a Provincial Planning Process
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- A Data Fusion System for Spatial Data Mining, Analysis and Improvement
- Introduction
- A General Overview of DAFU
- Pre-processing
- Fusion/Filtering of Input Data Sets
- Post-processing Component
- Architecture
- Call of Internal Routines
- Graphical User Interface of DAFU
- Conclusion
- References
- Dealing with Multiple Source Spatio-temporal Data in Urban Dynamics Analysis
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Concepts for Movement Representation
- Raw Data
- Observation
- Location vs. Place
- Suspension of Movement
- Movement
- Mapping Real Data into the Proposed Framework
- The Data Set
- Mapping RAW Data into Observations
- Extracting Places from Observations
- Extracting Stays from Places and Observations
- Discussion and Conclusions
- References
- Public Decision Processes: The Interaction Space Supporting Planner's Activity
- Introduction: Planning As a Decision Process
- The Ostanello-Tsoukiàs Model of Interaction Space
- The Study Case: Laurenzana
- Interaction Space
- The Interaction Space Step-by-Step
- Results
- Model Results
- Process Conclusion and Remarks
- References
- Selection and Scheduling Problem in Continuous Time with Pairwise-Interdependencies
- Introduction
- Background
- Modelling Interdependencies in Continuous Time
- Specifying Performance Functions and Constraints
- Stand-alone (Instantaneous) Performance Functions
- Pairwise (instantaneous) Performance Functions
- Total (Instantaneous) Performance of a Subset of Actions
- Budget Constraint
- Search Heuristic
- Computational Experiments
- Conclusions
- References
- Parallel Simulation of Urban Dynamics on the GPU
- Introduction
- Parallel Computation Exploiting GPGPU
- A CA Model for Simulating Land-Use Dynamics
- Model Overview
- GPGPU Implementation of CCA and UCA
- Parallel Constrained Transitions
- Computational Results
- Conclusions and Future Work
- References
- Geolocalization as Wayfinding and User Experience Support in Cultural Heritage Locations
- Knowledge Spaces: The Cultural Heritage Landscape
- Multimodal Design: Reshaping the Space of the Interactive Experience
- Locative Media and Cultural Heritage Scenario
- Sentient Places and User Experencies
- The Cimitero Monumentale of Milano: An Open-air Museum
- Features of the project
- Interaction Modalities within the Scenario: User-Centered Approach
- Linking, Inserting and Modifying a POI: A User Generated Strategy
- Geolocation and Wayfinding Support
- Conclusions
- References
- Climate Alteration in the Metropolitan Area of Bari: Temperatures and Relationship with Characters of Urban Context
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Background
- Urban Climate and Natural Systems
- Methodology and Dataset
- Case Study Area
- Available Data and Software Used
- The processing of Thermal Data
- Urban Morphology
- Relationship between Urban Environment and Temperatures: Factor Analysis
- Analysis and Results
- References
- Study of Sustainability of Renewable Energy Sources through GIS Analysis Techniques
- Introduction
- Objectives
- GIS-Based Spatial Analysis
- Spatial Distribution of Global Solar Radiation at Ground Level
- Calculation of Average Slope
- Estimation of Solar Electricity Potential
- Results
- Conclusions
- References
- The Comparative Analysis of Urban Development in Two Geographic Regions: The State of Rio de Janeiro and the Campania Region
- Introduction
- Basic Characteristics of the Considered Geographic Regions
- The Metropolitan Area of Rio de Janeiro
- Territory, Urbanization, Activities and Functions
- Rio: The City of favelas. Issues and Programs for the Revitalization of Critical Areas
- Metropolitan Area of the City of Naples
- From Metropolitan Area to Metropolitan City of Naples
- Problems and Programs for the Revitalization of Critical Areas
- Conclusions
- References
- Land-Use Dynamics at the Micro Level:Constructing and Analyzing Historical Datasets for the Portuguese Census Tracts
- Introduction
- Case-Study and Data Considerations
- Study-Area
- Data
- Methodology
- Results
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- Using Hydrodynamic Modeling for Estimating Flooding and Water Depths in Grand Bay, Alabama
- Introduction
- Methods
- Study Area
- Computational Mesh
- The Environmental Fluid Dynamic Code (EFDC)
- Ivan Hurricane Data
- Results
- Computational Mesh for Grand Bay
- Estimation of Flooded Areas during the Hurricane Peak
- Conclusions
- References
- Comparison of Two Hydrodynamic Models of Weeks Bay, Alabama
- Introduction
- Methods
- Study Area
- Computational Meshes
- Solvers
- Results
- EFDC Computational Mesh
- EFDC vs. ADH Comparison
- Conclusions
- References
- Connections between Urban Structure and Urban Heat Island Generation:An Analysis trough Remote Sensing and GIS
- Urban Heat Island
- The Temperature and Vegetation Maps
- Urban Structure in Test Areas
- Conclusions
- References
- Taking the Leap: From Disparate Data to a Fully Interactive SEIS for the Maltese Islands
- The Need for Speed
- Identifying the Ills of Data Access and Inaccessibility
- State of Play: The Spatial Irony
- Taking the Plunge and the Availability of Resources
- The Integrative Project
- The Technologies and the Project Launch
- The GIS Components: Data Capture and Technologies
- Integration and Dissemination
- References
- Analyzing the Central Business District: The Case of Sassari in the Sardinia Island
- Introduction
- The Methods. Spatial Indexing, Point Pattern Analysis and the Definition of the CBD
- Point Patterns and Spatial Indexes
- Kernel Density Estimation
- The Study Area: Sassari and Its core. The Data Used
- Results and Discussion
- Spatial Indexes
- Density Estimation
- Conclusions
- References
- That's ReDO: Ontologies and Regional Development Planning
- Introduction
- How to Define It?
- Towards 'Usability'
- ReDO Design and Structure
- Cognitive Structure VS Program Structure
- Five Regional Operative Programs and One Ontology
- Conclusions
- References
- A Landscape Complex Values Map:Integration among Soft Values and Hard Values in a Spatial Decision Support System
- Introduction
- Massa Lubrense Landscape: Soft Values and Hard Values Interplay
- The Methodological Process
- Spatial Indicators as Expression of Local Identity
- The Identification of a Values Ranking
- Conclusions
- References
- Analyzing Migration Phenomena with Spatial Autocorrelation Techniques
- Introduction
- Methods
- Shannon and Simpson Diversity Indices
- Spatial Autocorrelation Techniques
- Italian Spatial Distribution of Foreign Immigration
- Results and Comments with Shannon Diversity Index
- Results and comments with Local Indicators of Spatial Association Index
- Conclusions
- References
- From Urban Labs in the City to Urban Labs on the Web
- Introduction
- Electronic Participation Approach and Adopted Tools
- Electronic Participation Tools
- How Citizens Used Developed Tools
- From Strengthening Decision Tools Role towards e-Decision Tools
- Analyzing Survey: Remarks on e-Citizens' Answers and Behavior
- References
- General Track on Geometric Modelling, Graphics and Visualization
- Bilayer Segmentation Augmented with Future Evidence
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Temporal Information in Bilayer Segmentation Approaches
- NotationandBasicModel
- Notation
- Basic Model
- Energy Minimization
- Augmenting the Basic Model
- Experiments
- Conclusion
- References
- A Viewer-dependent Tensor Field Visualization Using Multiresolution and Particle Tracing
- Introduction
- Related Work
- Fundamentals
- Tensors
- Tensorlines
- Multiresolution
- ProposedMethod
- Priority Features
- Particle Insertion
- Results
- Conclusion
- References
- Abnormal Gastric Cell Segmentation Based on Shape Using Morphological Operations
- Introduction
- Methods
- Data Collections
- Proposed Framework Design
- Result and Evaluation
- Conclusion
- References
- A Bio-inspired System for Boundary Detection in Color Natural Scenes
- Introduction
- Human Visual System
- The Grossberg Model
- The Proposed Method
- The KSS Algorithm
- Experimental Results and Discussion
- Comparison with Mutilabel Graph-Cut
- Conclusion and Future Work
- References
- Author Index
