Essays about: "Weighted Multi-Criteria Analysis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 28 essays containing the words Weighted Multi-Criteria Analysis.

  1. 6. GIS-BASED MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION ANALYSIS FOR NEARSHORE WIND ENERGY IN SWEDEN

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pak Hei Li; [2021]
    Keywords : Wind power; GIS; MCDA; AHP; suitability analysis;

    Abstract : With more and more countries transforming their energy focus onto renewable energy, the growth of wind energy is at its all-time high. Despite being a relatively new technology, offshore wind has thrived rapidly in the past decade. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Nuclear Option : A Global Sustainability Appraisal of Civil Nuclear Energy

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Sebastian Arnström; [2020]
    Keywords : nuclear power; solar power; wind power; sustainability; sustainable development; sustainable energy development; sustainability of nuclear power; nuclear accidents; nuclear weapons proliferation; nuclear fuel depletion;

    Abstract : Energy production systems are essential for human progress. They fuel the technologies that underpin economic growth and are prerequisite for efficient food production, education and healthcare. On the flip side, they also incur substantial eco-social costs. READ MORE

  4. 8. A study of Locations for Mobile Hospitals in Dalarna

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Mikrodataanalys

    Author : Samhita Giriraj; [2020]
    Keywords : Mobile Hospital; Analytic Hierarchical Process; Weighted Overlay; Location Allocation; Travel Distance;

    Abstract : Due to growing population over the past decades, settlements are scattered in sparse as well as dense clusters across Dalarna County. However, irrespective of any physical, social or economic conditions, free public health care must be available at a minimum and equal distance of travel for all citizens of a region. READ MORE

  5. 9. Multi-Criteria GIS modelling for optimal alignment of roadway by-passes in the Tlokweng Planning Area, Botswana

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Milan Sekulic; [2019]
    Keywords : GIS; Multi-criteria analysis; DEFINITE; Sensitivity Analysis; Python; AHP; Least-cost path; Dijkstra’s algorithm; ArcPy; Geography; model; road alignment; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : To find the optimal by-pass road alignment in the Tlokweng Planning Area in Botswana, a multi-criteria spatial-based model is developed using the GIS-MCE approach. In respect to the environmental impact assessment (EIA) approach, in this research a set of criteria is classified under 3 themes – economic, environmental and social. READ MORE

  6. 10. A multi-criteria GIS analysis for siting of utility-scale photovoltaic solar plants in county Kilkenny, Ireland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Ingrid Piirisaar; [2019]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; MCDM; solar plants; site suitability; Ireland; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Renewable energy is the keyword for energy industry sector in the world today. Solar energy has a huge potential, able to fulfill increasing energy demand and growing its share of energy sector. Republic of Ireland has one of the lowest solar energy deployment rates in Europe, although climatic conditions have been proved to be acceptable. READ MORE