Entropy modeling of sustainable development of megacities

The entropy approach of modeling multidimensional stochastic systems is described. It is based on the system representation as a multidimensional random vector and on the use of its differential entropy as a mathematical model. The possibilities of using this entropy model are considered for problems of monitoring the state of complex systems, including megacities, regions and critical infrastructure. Examples of practical implementation of the model are presented for the study of the sustainable development of megacities and regional environmental protection systems. (paper)