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STARS: Space-Time Analysis of Regional Systems

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  • Sergio J. Rey

    (San Diego State University)

  • Mark V. Janikas

    (San Diego State University)

Abstract

Space-Time Analysis of Regional Systems (STARS) is an open source package designed for dynamic exploratory analysis of data measured for areal units at multiple points in time. STARS consists of four core analytical modules: [1] ESDA: exploratory spatial data analysis; [2] Inequality measures; [3] Mobility metrics; [4] Spatial Markov. Developed using the Python object oriented scripting language, STARS lends itself to three main modes of use. Within the context of a command line interface (CLI), STARS can be treated as a package which can be called from within customized scripts for batch oriented analyses and simulation. Alternatively, a graphical user interface (GUI) integrates most of the analytical modules with a series of dynamic graphical views containing brushing and linking functionality to support interactive exploration of the spatial, temporal and distributional dimensions of socioeconomic and physical processes. Finally, the GUI and CLI modes can be combined for use from the Python shell to facilitate interactive programming and access to the many libraries contained within Python. This paper provides an overview of the design of STARS, its implementation, functionality and future plans. A selection of its analytical capabilities are also illustrated that highlight the power and flexibility of the package.

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Paper provided by EconWPA in its series Urban/Regional with number 0406001.

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Length: 20 pages
Date of creation: 03 Jun 2004
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Handle: RePEc:wpa:wuwpur:0406001

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Keywords: Space-time; geovisualization; geocomputation; distributional dynamics; inequality.;

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  1. Sergio J. Rey & Boris Dev, 2004. "Sigma-convergence in the presence of spatial effects," Urban/Regional 0404008, EconWPA, revised 22 Apr 2004.
  2. Carlino, Gerald A. & Mills, Leonard O., 1993. "Are U.S. regional incomes converging? : A time series analysis," Journal of Monetary Economics, Elsevier, vol. 32(2), pages 335-346, November.
  3. Ole Olesen & N. Petersen, 2003. "Introduction," Journal of Productivity Analysis, Springer, vol. 20(3), pages 237-241, November.
  4. Sergio J. Rey & Mark V. Janikas, 2003. "Convergence and space," Urban/Regional 0311002, EconWPA, revised 16 Nov 2003.
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Cited by:
  1. Getis, Arthur, 2007. "Reflections on spatial autocorrelation," Regional Science and Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 37(4), pages 491-496, July.
  2. Daniel ARRIBAS-BEL & Fernando SANZ GRACIA & Domingo P. XIMENEZ-DE-EMBUN, 2012. "Kangaroos, Cities And Space: A First Approach To The Australian Urban System," Region et Developpement, Region et Developpement, LEAD, Universite du Sud - Toulon Var, vol. 36, pages 165-187.
  3. Mark V. Janikas & Sergio J. Rey, 2005. "Spatial Clustering, Inequality and Income Convergence," Urban/Regional 0501002, EconWPA.
  4. Sergio J. Rey, 2008. "Show Me the Code: Spatial Analysis and Open Source," GeoDa Center Working Papers 1007, GeoDa Center for Geospatial Analysis and Computation.
  5. Marcia Castro, 2007. "Spatial Demography: An Opportunity to Improve Policy Making at Diverse Decision Levels," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer, vol. 26(5), pages 477-509, December.
  6. Luc Anselin, 2011. "From SpaceStat to CyberGIS: Twenty Years of Spatial Data Analysis Software," GeoDa Center Working Papers 1047, GeoDa Center for Geospatial Analysis and Computation.
  7. Charles R. Schmidt & Boris Dev, 2008. "A Scalable Tile Map Service for Distributing Dynamic Choropleth Maps," GeoDa Center Working Papers 1009, GeoDa Center for Geospatial Analysis and Computation.
  8. Sergio J. Rey & Luc Anselin & Myunghwa Hwang, 2008. "Dynamic Manipulation of Spatial Weights Using Web Services," GeoDa Center Working Papers 1008, GeoDa Center for Geospatial Analysis and Computation.
  9. repec:sae:inrsre:v:35:y:2012:i:2:p:131-157 is not listed on IDEAS
  10. Alan T. Murray, 2010. "Quantitative Geography," Journal of Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 50(1), pages 143-163.
  11. Mark V. JANIKAS & Sergio J. REY, 2005. "Spatial Clustering, Inequality And Income Convergence," Region et Developpement, Region et Developpement, LEAD, Universite du Sud - Toulon Var, vol. 21, pages 45-64.

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