[1] The model only simulates the spatial allocation of change between two land categories either forwards or backwards in time.
[3] GeoMod can separate the analysis into strata, such as political units, and then simulate change independently within each stratum.
[2] GeoMod can also analyze the environmental impact on the pixels that undergo change within a specified time interval.
Decision rule 1 is mandatory and assumes a one-way change either forward or backwards in time within each stratum.
[4] The model can thus apply a user-defined minimum search width to constrain where simulated change occurs.
[5] Geomod can be used to model land change in forest cover to assess the potential for future REDD+ projects.
While typically used to simulate land change, Geomod can also be used to produce suitability maps for invasive species distribution.