FRAGSTATS METRICS

This document contains a description of each metric computed in FRAGSTATS. Metrics are grouped into patch, class, and landscape metrics and according to the component of pattern they measure. Each metric is given in mathematical terms and described in narrative terms, and the measurement units and theoretical range in values are reported.

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

Patch Metrics

Class Metrics

Landscape Metrics

General Comments

AREA/DENSITY/EDGE METRICS

SHAPE METRICS

CORE AREA METRICS

ISOLATION/PROXIMITY METRICS

CONTRAST METRICS

CONTAGION/INTERSPERSION METRICS

CONNECTIVITY METRICS

DIVERSITY METRICS

LITERATURE CITED