Measurement and pattern analysis of urban sprawl using remote sensing and GIS A case study of Wujiang, China(1978–2004)

The objective of this research is to develop and assess a pattern analysis for land cover maps. The selective landscape metrics (PD, CONTAG, PAFRAC, and SHDI) have been computed for the multi-temporal land cover maps based on Landsat MSS/TM remote sensing during 1978–2004. Our study systematically explores and compares trends and patterns of urban sprawl across the town level in Wujiang.