Zhang Jincheng, Zhou Wenzuo. Spatial Autocorrelation Between Topographic Relief and Population/Economy in Sichuan Province[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2019, 39(1): 250-257.
DOI:
Zhang Jincheng, Zhou Wenzuo. Spatial Autocorrelation Between Topographic Relief and Population/Economy in Sichuan Province[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2019, 39(1): 250-257. DOI: 10.13961/j.cnki.stbctb.2019.01.040.
Spatial Autocorrelation Between Topographic Relief and Population/Economy in Sichuan Province
[Objective] To analyze the spatial relationship between topographic relief and population/economy
in order to provide a reference for the rational distribution of population and the optimization of economic pattern in Sichuan Povince. [Methods] Based on ASTER GDEM data
the optimal statistical unit of topographic relief in Sichuan Province was determined by mean change-point method
and the distribution pattern of topographic relief was analyzed. The spatial relationships between topographic relief and population/economy were discussed by spatial autocorrelation analysis. [Results] Sichuan Province was mainly covered by mountains and hills
and the overall trend was high in the west and low in the east. The topographic relief was negatively correlated with population/economy
and the clustering characteristics were significant. Ganzi
Aba
and Liangshan Autonomous Prefecture were areas with high topographic relief
low population distribution
and low economic levels. Chengdu City was a region with low topographic relief
high population distribution
and high economic level. The southern part of Nanchong City and Langzhong City were areas with low topographic relief
high population distribution
and low economic level. Due to natural resources and geographical location
the topographic relief showed no significant impact on the population/economy in Renhe District of Panzhihua City
and Shiqu County of Ganzi Autonomous Prefecture. [Conclusion] The topographic relief in Sichuan Province was negatively correlated with the population/economy
but this relationship varied from region to region.