We present a new computational approach to the problem of placing n identical non overlapping disks in the unit square in such a way that their radius is maximized. The problem has been studied in a large number of papers, both from a theoretical and from a computational point of view. In this paper we conjecture that the problem possesses a so-called funneling landscape, a feature which is com...

The relationship between visitor behavior and the park landscape is complex. Influences of some features on are unconfirmed change with time space, which always confuses architects managers. These spatiotemporal dependent effects were less studied. To understand this influence, an empirical study was conducted in 10 representative parks across West Lake Scenic Area Hangzhou, China. A system for...

No prior research has documented the different types of rock coatings in Yosemite Valley, despite the evident black streaks down Yosemite Falls, the light granitic rock exposed by recent rock falls contrasting with dark rock coatings, and the millions of visitors who have photographed the coated rocks of Yosemite. This paper identifies the types of rock coatings found on Half Dome, in Yosemite ...

Human population and cities are growing fast, with a concomitant modification of the land surface. Urbanization is driving biodiversity loss biological homogenization, which impacts human wellbeing. In this study, we evaluated influence urbanization on flower visitor assemblage using an interaction network approach. We assessed effect different variables at local landscape scales community para...

Caves represent natural phenomena that have been used by man since ancient times, first as a refuge and dwelling, later objects of research tourism. In the karst landscape Slovak Republic in Central Europe, more than 7000 caves are registered relatively small area, which 18 open to public. This paper deals with analysis speleotourism potential 12 these caves, administered Administration. Based ...

This article takes a look at the linguistic landscapes of Stockholm archipelago with aim to discuss if, and how, specific sense place is produced or reflected in signs, building on Lefebvre’s concept social spaces. Signs collected from two islands, Nämdö Svartsö, are used qualitative analysis. Firstly, construction such (rural) landscape discussed, focusing languages as well emplacement general...