Comparison of multi-criteria decision analytical software for supporting environmental planning processes |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods, Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Drive, Darwin 0909, Australia;2. Centre for Environment, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 141, Hobart 7001, Australia;3. Australian Centre for Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity, School of Earth and Environmental Science, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, SA 5005, Australia;4. CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship, Castray Esplanade, Hobart 7001, Australia;5. Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science, University of Tasmania, Hobart 7001, Australia;6. Australian Institute of Marine Science, PMB 3, Townsville 4810, Australia;7. Department of the Environment, Australian Government, GPO Box 787, Canberra 2601, Australia;8. ARC Centre of Excellence for Environmental Decisions, University of Queensland, St Lucia 4067, Australia;9. Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network, University of Queensland, St Lucia 4067, Australia;10. Marine Ecosystem Policy Advisers, Brisbane, Australia |
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| Abstract: | In this paper, we analyze 23 multi-criteria decision analysis software tools in terms of their applicability to support environmental planning processes. Our aim is to survey what kind of software is available, and compare the features they provide to meet the characteristics of environmental problems. Our focus is on useful or innovative features of the software from the viewpoint of supporting practitioners to systematically analyze and compare alternatives in environmental planning. The results can be utilized for selecting the most suitable software for supporting the needs of the environmental cases, but also for identifying good practices and innovative implementation solutions for software development. |
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| Keywords: | Multi-criteria decision analysis Decision support systems Environmental planning |
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