Nowadays, many studies have been done to measure the urban extension and distribution horizontally. On the other hand, I am looking for your help to advise me for which kind of models and softwares that can measure the urban growth vertically.
You can do your analysis in ArcMap. And the attached paper is similar to your concept.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263930722
Article Modeling urban vertical growth using cellular automata—Guang...
Another option of software is Quantum GIS, which is opensource, highly customizable with LOTS of free plugins, developed using Pyhton (flexible, very popular between academics, good support community, and platform independent). Whatever software you eventually decide to use, the crucial aspect to have in mind is theory and method to approach your study phenomena. Your aims and goals, as well as the intended application are relevant to a more precise answer.
Hi, Have you found answers to these questions? I am interested in
simulate vertical urban growth as well and its impact in air pollution.
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