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Using geographic information systems to define and map commuting patterns as inputs to agent-based models
Chrest, D.P., & Wheaton, W.D. (June 2009).
Maps developed by RTI International researchers depict daily commuting patterns in the United States, which can help researchers and government officials better predict the spread of infectious disease and prepare for potential outbreaks.
The maps provide policy makers, public health officials and others within the scientific community with the analytical tools and computer models required to respond effectively to infectious disease outbreaks, whether they occur naturally or are released intentionally in a bioterrorist attack. The maps show changes in the number of inbound versus outbound commuters across the country visualized as elevations. The maps include state boundaries, urban areas, interstates and major highways.
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Permanent Link: doi:10.3768/rtipress.2009.rr.0012.0906
Full Citation: Chrest, D.P., & Wheaton, W.D. (June 2009). Using geographic information systems to define and map commuting patterns as inputs to agent-based models. RTI Press Publication No. MR-0012-0906.
Abstract
Maps developed by RTI International researchers depict daily commuting patterns in the United States, which can help researchers and government officials better predict the spread of infectious disease and prepare for potential outbreaks.The maps provide policy makers, public health officials and others within the scientific community with the analytical tools and computer models required to respond effectively to infectious disease outbreaks, whether they occur naturally or are released intentionally in a bioterrorist attack. The maps show changes in the number of inbound versus outbound commuters across the country visualized as elevations. The maps include state boundaries, urban areas, interstates and major highways.
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