Application of geographic information system technique and analytical hierarchy process model for land-use suitability analysis on coastal area

Abstract

The combination of GIS and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) is a powerful approach used to assess land suitability. To address this issue, the Analytical Hierarchy Process method is used in combination with the GIS tool. The aim of this study is to demonstrate how GIS tools and AHP model can be used for integrated coastal resource planning and management. Based on the information from final map/suitability map, we can define the best area.

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Keywords

GIS . AHP, Land-use suitability, Coastal management

Citation

Bagheri, M., Sulaiman, W. N. A., & Vaghefi, N. (2013). Application of geographic information system technique and analytical hierarchy process model for land-use suitability analysis on coastal area. Journal of coastal conservation, 17, 1-10.

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