Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis: Environmental Applications and Case Studies

Through the use of case studies and actual environmental projects, this book provides a multidisciplinary framework for managing complex environmental decisions. It explains the application of the multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) methodology via concrete, relevant examples, and covers the application of the cutting-edge decision making methodologies and software modules developed for environmental issues. Topics covered include development of the MCDA model, restoration planning for coastal Louisiana and Mississippi, management of harmful algae blooms, performance metrics for oil spills response, restoring oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, and assessment of the environmental impact of nanomaterials.