Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: Case Studies in Engineering and the Environment

ISBN-13: 9780367345334 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 392 str.

Igor Linkov; Emily Moberg; Benjamin Trump

Opis

This thoroughly updated second edition provides seven additional new case studies focused on sustainability. Combining applications using MCDA methodologies with free DECERNS software package, this book is a great resource for professionals and students in learning and applying similar frameworks to other environmental projects.

Spis treści

Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: Methods and Applications. MCDA Methods in Depth: Sediment Management. MCDA Application in Depth: Nanomaterials. MCDA Application Case Studies: Setting Dredging Windows for Sensitive Fish Species. Management of Harmful Algal Blooms. Restoring Oysters in Chesapeake Bay. Performance Metrics for Oil Spills Response. Nanoremediation and Synthetic Bioremediation. Evaluating Cruise Ship Roots to Venice. Mining and Sustainability in the High Arctic. Sustainable Roofing Technology. Power Supply Alternatives. Material Selection for Auto Sustainability. Value of Information and Portfolio Analysis for Nanomaterial Hazard Reclassification.