Essays about: "GIS-based multi-criteria analysis"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the words GIS-based multi-criteria analysis.

  1. 11. Energy poverty in the Dublin region : modelling geographies of risk

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Elin Haettner; [2017]
    Keywords : risk modelling; multicriteria analysis MCA; energy poverty; geography; geographical information systems GIS; Dublin; Ireland; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Energy poverty (EP) is, in the scholarly literature, defined as a household’s inability to obtain a socially and materially acceptable level of energy services in the home. This is a widespread issue affecting an estimated 50 to 125 million people in Europe. READ MORE

  3. 12. Multi-objective optimisation algorithms for GIS-based multi-criteria decision analysis : an application for evacuation planning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Jose Ignacio Diaz Gonzalez; [2016]
    Keywords : decision-making; decision analysis; optimisation algorithm; multi-objective; multi-criteria; GIS; geography; physical geography; SPSO; NSGA-II; AMOSA; MOGWO; GEM; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have acquired greater relevance as tools to support decision-making processes, and during the last decades they have been used in conjunction with Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis techniques (GIS-MCDA) to solve real-world spatial problems. GIS-MCDA can be generally divided in Multi-Attribute and Multi-Objective techniques. READ MORE

  4. 13. GIS-based optimal localisation of beekeeping in rural Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Damian Gimenez Cruz; [2016]
    Keywords : forest conservation; beekeeping; multi-criteria decision analysis; Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; GIS; poverty alleviation; rural Kenya; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : A Geographic Information System (GIS) based multi-criteria site suitability evaluation provides the means to locate potential beekeeping areas in rural Kenya. The criteria considers specific environmental and socio-economic variables. READ MORE

  5. 14. GIS based modelling for fuel reduction using controlled burn in Australia : case study : Logan City, Queensland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Alireza Mollasalehi; [2015]
    Keywords : analytical hierarchical process; controlled burn; GIS; blocks prioritization; multi-criteria analysis; Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Bushfire problem is a long-lasting problem which is a big threat and environmental problem in Australia. Planning to control bushfire is very important for Australian Environment. One of the most effective methods to fight bushfire disasters is planning for controlled burns in order to reduce the risk of unwanted bushfire events. READ MORE

  6. 15. Using GIS-based Multi-criteria Analysis for Optimal Site Selection fora Sewage Treatment Plant

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : ZHAO DI; [2015]
    Keywords : GIS-based multi-criteria analysis; Site selection; analytic hierarchy process; formula method;

    Abstract : Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies and remote sensing (RS) technologies have developed rapidly in recent years, and they have been widely used indaily life of ordinary people. The combination of these two remarkable technologies isuseful for location decision making and has been applied in different kinds of study cases. READ MORE