Chapter 1 Land System and Research Plans
1.1 Land System
1.1.1 Structure of the Land System
1.1.2 Theory and Methodology of Land System Research
1.1.3 Procedures of Land System Research
1.1.4 Model Architecture of a Land System
1.1.5 Approaches to Land System Research
1.2 Research Plans and Achievements of the LUCC Plan
1.2.1 Identification of Land Uses
1.2.2 Progress of Land Use Research
1.2.3 Research Achievements of the LUCC Plan
1.3 he Global Land Project
1.3.1 Background
1.3.2 Formation and Development of the GLP
1.4 Summary

Chapter 1 Land System and Research Plans
1.1 Land System
1.1.1 Structure of the Land System
1.1.2 Theory and Methodology of Land System Research
1.1.3 Procedures of Land System Research
1.1.4 Model Architecture of a Land System
1.1.5 Approaches to Land System Research
1.2 Research Plans and Achievements of the LUCC Plan
1.2.1 Identification of Land Uses
1.2.2 Progress of Land Use Research
1.2.3 Research Achievements of the LUCC Plan
1.3 he Global Land Project
1.3.1 Background
1.3.2 Formation and Development of the GLP
1.4 Summary
References

Chapter 2 Modeling Framework
2.1 Modeling Strategy at Regional and Pixel Scales
2.1.1 Modeling Procedures for Conversion from Pixel to
Regional Scales
2.1.2 Accuracy Verification and Deduction from the
Pixel Scale to the Regional Scale
2.2 Shift from Mechanism Analysis to Effects Assessment
2.2.1 Mechanism Analysis of the Dynamics of Land
System Change
2.2.2 Effects Assessment
2.2.3 Multiple Scales in the Dynamics of Land System
Change
2.2.4 Key Processes from the Mechanism Analysis to the
Effects Assessment
2.3 Summary
References

Chapter 3 The CGELUC Model and Its Application
3.1 The CGELUC Model
3.1.1 Framework of the CGELUC Model
3.1.2 Modules of the CGELUC Model
3.2 The CGELUC Model Database
3.2.1 Database of Thematic Quantitative Analysis
3.2.2 The SAM
3.2.3 Preparation of the SAM Parameters
3.3 Methods of SAM Compilation
3.3.1 Compilation of the Macroscopic SAM
3.3.2 Subdivision of the Macroscopic SAM
3.3.3 Balancing the SAM
3.4 Summary
References

Chapter 4 The DLS Model and Its Application
4.1 Principles and Function Modules of the DLS Model
4.1.1 Fundamental Definition
4.1.2 Features of the DLS Model
4.1.3 Framework of the DLS Model
4.1.4 Application
4.1.5 Function Modules of the DLS Model
4.1.6 Explanatory Linear Model of Land Use Pattern
4.1.7 Explanatory Nonlinear Model of Land Use Pattern
4.1.8 Spatial Allocation of the Changing Area of Land
Uses
4.2 DLS Installation and Configuration
4.2.1 DLS Installation
4.2.2 Configuring the DLS Operating Environment
4.3 DLS Input Parameter Preparation
4.3.1 Simulation Condition Setting Parameters
4.3.2 Spatial Analysis Parameters
4.3.3 Driving Factor Data
4.3.4 Land Demand Scenario Data
4.3.5 Restricted Region Code Data
4.3.6 Land Use Type Data
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Chapter 5 Estimation System for Land Productivity and
Chapter 6 Simulation of Structural Change in Land Use in JiangxiProvince Using the CGELUC Model
Chapter 7 Modeling the Dynamics of the Land System in anAgriculture-Pasture Transition Zone in China
Chapter8 Estimation of the Impacts of Land System Change on LandProductivity in the North China Plain
Conclusions and Further Research
Appendix 1 VBA Program of RAS Method
Appendix 2 SAM of Jiangxi Province in 2007 Index