🕸️ Network Analysis

Content Outline

Comprehensive guide to network analysis capabilities in PyMapGIS:

1. Network Analysis Architecture

• NetworkX integration strategy
• Graph data structure optimization
• Spatial network representation
• Performance considerations
• Memory management

2. Graph Construction

• Spatial network creation from vector data
• Road network processing
• Network topology validation
• Node and edge attribute handling
• Multi-modal network support

3. Routing Algorithms

• Shortest path algorithms (Dijkstra, A*)
• Multi-criteria routing
• Time-dependent routing
• Turn restrictions and penalties
• Route optimization

4. Network Analysis Operations

• Connectivity analysis
• Centrality measures
• Community detection
• Network flow analysis
• Accessibility analysis

5. OpenStreetMap Integration

• OSM data processing and import
• Road network extraction
• POI integration
• Real-time data updates
• Quality assurance

6. Isochrone Analysis

• Travel time isochrone generation
• Multi-modal accessibility
• Service area analysis
• Catchment area calculation
• Visualization integration

7. Performance Optimization

• Spatial indexing for networks
• Graph preprocessing and optimization
• Parallel processing strategies
• Memory-efficient algorithms
• Caching strategies

8. Real-time Analysis

• Dynamic network updates
• Traffic data integration
• Real-time routing
• Incident impact analysis
• Performance monitoring

9. Visualization Integration

• Network visualization
• Route display and styling
• Interactive network exploration
• Analysis result visualization
• Export capabilities

10. Use Case Applications

• Transportation planning
• Logistics optimization
• Emergency response
• Urban planning
• Infrastructure analysis

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This guide will provide detailed information on implementing network analysis capabilities, algorithms, and applications in PyMapGIS.