This paper presents a prototype of a simulation model based on cellular automata (CA), and multicriteria evaluation (MCE) and integrated with GIS. Speci® cally, a method, analytical hierarchy process (AHP), of MCE is used here to derive behaviour-oriented rules of transition in CA. A t̀ight’ integration strategy is adopted, which means that the modules of MCE and CA are written in the C programm...

in the process of investment decision making, next to financial indicators many other aspects of investment projects are increasingly often considered. this leads to the multi-criteria evaluation of a project. the advantage of multi-criteria methods is the ability to take into account all (not only financial) aspects of the attractiveness of an investment project. the selection of criteria of p...

Background: The ability of myocardial contrast echocardiography (MCE) to predict contractile reserve after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is still controversial. Given the possible reversibility of no-reflow after 30 days, we tested whether MCE predictive value depends on the timing of the test. Methods: 32 patients presenting with their first AMI and successfully recanalized IRA by either r...

For the successful tree establishment, an evaluation of land suitability is necessary.In this paper, we demonstrate how to implement fuzzy classification of land suitability in aGIS environment for afforestation with Juglans regia in Gharnaveh Watershed of GolestanProvince in Iran. Juglans regia is one of the most important agro-forestry species in manyrural parts of Iran. Relevant criteria for...

The water crisis is one of the biggest human problems in developing countries, especially semi-arid regions where it can form an obstacle to irrigation and cultivation, cattle raising people’s survival. construction small dams/reservoirs are a possible solution remediate this problem. These infrastructures must be located suitable areas successful. This study aimed find most locations for Tete ...