Data: Exploring the Drivers and Dynamics of Urban Waters: A Case Study of Wuhan from 1980 to 2060

The dataset comprises three main folders: "lulc," "factors," and "results."

1. lulc (Land Use/Land Cover): This folder contains raster data spanning from 1980 to 2020, representing land use and land cover dynamics. The data is stored in TIFF format, with values ranging from 1 to 6 denoting different land cover classes: farmland (1), woodland (2), grassland (3), waters (4), settlements (5), and unused land (6).

2. factors: This folder includes various driving factors influencing water dynamics. It encompasses eleven raster datasets, including Digital Elevation Models (DEM), annual precipitation data, and other relevant variables. The temporal coverage of these factors spans from 1980 to 2020. Additionally, demographic factors such as population data and economic indicators like GDP are available, covering the period from the 1990s to 2020. All datasets are stored in TIFF format with a spatial resolution of 30 meters.

3. results: This folder contains the outcomes of the analysis conducted using the PLUS (Patch Landscape and Urban Growth Model) framework. The results include outputs from the Landscape Ecological Assessment Protocol (LEAP) and the Cellular Automata for Regional Simulation (CARS) modeling. These results offer insights into the spatial and temporal patterns of water dynamics in the study area.

The data structure follows a systematic organization to facilitate access and analysis. Each folder contains raster datasets stored in TIFF format, ensuring compatibility and ease of use with common GIS software. The temporal consistency of the datasets allows for longitudinal analysis of water dynamics, while the inclusion of various driving factors provides a comprehensive understanding of the underlying processes. Overall, this dataset offers valuable insights into land-water interactions and their implications for urban planning and water resource management strategies.