Abstract
Measuring the relative importance of locations and accounting for the influence of spatial structure are important considerations in spatial interaction modeling. To determine the volume of attracted and/ or generated flows between interacting locations, different formulations of a gravity model are used. In a system of interaction space, whether it is origins, destinations or both, that should be appraised is still not resolved . The exercise in this paper employs various tracks of the gravity model to evaluate the influence of spatial structure on spatial interaction. The conclusion reached does not fully support the findings of similar previous works. The role played by spatial structure in influencing spatial interaction might not be in question. However, the formulation and incorporation of a spatial structure measure into a gravity-type model seem to require further refinement.
Recommended Citation
Desta, Engdawork
(1996)
"Exploring Spatial Structure Effect on Modeling Spatial Interaction,"
The Geographical Bulletin: Vol. 38:
Iss.
2, Article 4.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/thegeographicalbulletin/vol38/iss2/4