Essays about: "Weighted overlay analysis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words Weighted overlay 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. 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

  4. 8. 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

  5. 9. The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve: Management challenges and priorities deriving from anthropogenic pressure and sea level rise

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Damiano Vesentini; [2019]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; environmental pressure; water quality; nutrient accumulation; rising sea level; climate change; value for conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve is located in Northern Italy and has attained recognition by UNESCO in 2015 due to its unique natural and cultural value. The reserve covers an area of approximately 140 000 hectares, supporting a human population of 118 000, as well as a complex mosaic of ecosystems, which are found in this transitional waters landscape. READ MORE

  6. 10. Impact of security context on mobile clinic activities : a GIS multi criteria evaluation based on an MSF humanitarian mission in Cameroon

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Vincent Muller; [2016]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; GIS; AHP; MCDA; Humanitarian; Security; MSF; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Humanitarian crises require a quick and effective emergency response to answer the needs of vulnerable populations. Deploying mobile health clinics in the field is an example of an outreach activity that can be undertaken for this purpose. READ MORE