Abstract: Based on high resolution remote sensing data, and by using the methods of moving window, transformation matrices, and gradient analysis, this paper quantitatively analyzed the spatial patterns and change characteristics of the land use types, especially of built-up area, in Jinan City in 1996-2009. The analysis was implemented with ArcGIS and FRAGSTATS platforms, and the landscape metrics was taken as the assessment indicator. Among the methods used, moving window could better explore the processes of land use change, and better link these processes with the changes of land use pattern. In the study period, the urban built-up area in the city increased rapidly, while the green space and agricultural land decreased significantly. The expansion of the built-up area was anisotropic, and the built-up area was structured as an irregular concentric cycle, which was closely related to the policy guideline of urban development, agreeableness of urban green spaces, and unique urban topography there. This study would benefit urban land use planning and natural resources management and protection.

Key words: Arabidopsis thaliana, Carbon dioxide, Response