A network model of freight data with spatial dependence. (18th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hazan, Aurélien
• Editors: Estrada, Ernesto
• Is Part Of: Journal of complex networks. Volume 8:Number 4(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11-18
• Subjects: rail -- freight -- maximum entropy -- null model -- spatial network; Numerical analysis -- Periodicals; Computer networks -- Periodicals; Social networks -- Periodicals; 518.05
• DOI: 10.1093/comnet/cnaa032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-1310

Abstract

Abstract: In this article, we analyse the origin–destination matrix arising from freight flows that occur in single-mode transport networks and compare unbiased maximum-entropy models of the corresponding networks. An original model based on earlier results allows to reconstruct a weighted network, from degree and strength sequences, taking distances into account. As an application, the properties of the European railroad freight are analysed in detail in year 2010, with a focus on spatial effects.