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An experiment with approximate reasoning in site selection using ‘InfraPlanner’

Bailey, David and Campbell, Duncan A. and Goonetilleke, Ashantha (2003) An experiment with approximate reasoning in site selection using ‘InfraPlanner’. In Proceedings Australia New Zealand Intelligent Information Systems (ANZIIS 2003), pages pp. 165-170, Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia.

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Abstract

This paper discusses an application of an intelligent information system for decision-makers involved in multiple criteria group site selection problems under uncertainty. The fuzzy algorithm behind the system was developed by the authors for use in large-scale infrastructure site selection, and is validated here using a site selection problem at Brisbane Airport. The ‘InfraPlanner’ Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) was created by customising ArcView GIS, and operates on raster data files. The tightly coupled system features linguistic interaction, multiple decision-maker input, uncertainty assessment, and a linguistically controllable aggregation function capable of a variety of compensatory and non-compensatory outcomes. Feedback from decision-makers involved in the experiment indicated a high level of satisfaction with outputs from the system, whilst noting some areas for future development.

Item Type:Conference Paper
Status:Published
Keywords:Geographic information system, Fuzzy logic, Group decision-making, Multicriteria evaluation
Subjects:280000 Information, Computing and Communication Sciences > 280100 Information Systems > 280109 Decision Support and Group Support Systems
ID Code:4320
Deposited By:Goonetilleke, Ashantha
Deposited On:26 May 2006
Alternative Locations:http://www.csiro.au/csiro/channel/_ca_dch2t,,.html
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2003 (please consult author)