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Spring-block model reveals region-like structures.

Gabriell Máté¹, Zoltán Néda, József Benedek

¹Department of Theoretical and Computational Physics, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. g.mate@tphys.uni-heidelberg.de

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This study introduces a spring-block model to objectively partition geographic territories into distinct regions based on settlement data. The method reveals hierarchical region structures at various scales, considering both spatial and connectivity factors.

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Area of Science:

Computational Geography
Spatial Analysis
Complex Systems

Background:

Objective spatial partitioning of settlements is crucial for understanding regional structures.
Existing methods may not adequately integrate spatial proximity and socio-economic connectivity.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel spring-block model for objective, hierarchical space partitioning of settlements.
To integrate spatial coordinates and socio-economic connectivity for region identification.

Main Methods:

A mechanical spring-block model utilizing relaxation dynamics.
Incorporation of geographic coordinates and Delaunay triangulation for neighbor detection.
Quantification of connectivity using Pearson-like correlation of socio-economic parameters.

Main Results:

The model successfully reveals hierarchical region-like entities at different spatial scales.
Demonstrated effectiveness on artificial data and real-world cases (USA, Hungary, Transylvania).
The method elegantly balances spatiality and connectivity.

Conclusions:

The spring-block model provides an objective and hierarchical approach to spatial partitioning.
This method offers a robust framework for regional analysis integrating diverse data.
The interactive JAVA application facilitates practical application in geographic studies.