Multiple Criteria Decision Making for Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems

Multiple Criteria Decision Making for Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems
Author: Matthias Ehrgott
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2010-03-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642040454

In the twenty-first century the sustainability of energy and transportation systems is on the top of the political agenda in many countries around the world. Environmental impacts of human economic activity necessitate the consideration of conflicting goals in decision making processes to develop sustainable systems. Any sustainable development has to reconcile conflicting economic and environmental objectives and criteria. The science of multiple criteria decision making has a lot to offer in addressing this need. Decision making with multiple (conflicting) criteria is the topic of research that is at the heart of the International Society of Multiple Criteria Decision Making. This book is based on selected papers presented at the societies 19th International Conference, held at The University of Auckland, New Zealand, from 7th to 12th January 2008 under the theme "MCDM for Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems''.

Multiple Criteria Decision Making Applications in Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing and Product Recovery

Multiple Criteria Decision Making Applications in Environmentally Conscious Manufacturing and Product Recovery
Author: Surendra M. Gupta
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1351645617

In order to ensure environmentally responsible production and disposal of products, local governments are imposing stricter environmental regulations, some of which even require manufacturers to take back their products at the end of the product's useful life. These government regulations, together with increasing environmental awareness, have forced manufacturers to invest in environment-conscious manufacturing. The multiple Criteria Decision Making Techniques presented in this book can be employed to solve the problems of environment-conscious manufacturers in product design, logistics, disassembly and remanufacturing.

An Introduction to Radiation Protection in Medicine

An Introduction to Radiation Protection in Medicine
Author: Jamie V. Trapp
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2008-03-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1584889659

Combining facets of health physics with medicine, An Introduction to Radiation Protection in Medicine covers the background of the subject and the medical situations where radiation is the tool to diagnose or treat human disease. Encouraging newcomers to the field to properly and efficiently function in a versatile and evolving work setting,

Multiple Criteria Decision Making for Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems

Multiple Criteria Decision Making for Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems
Author: Matthias Ehrgott
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9783642040566

In the twenty-first century the sustainability of energy and transportation systems is on the top of the political agenda in many countries around the world and governments are establishing policies towards a sustainable, low emissions energy future. Environmental impacts of human economic activity necessitate the consideration of conflicting goals in decision making processes to develop sustainable systems. Any sustainable development has to reconcile conflicting economic and environmental objectives and criteria. The science of multiple criteria decision making has a lot to offer in addressing this need. Decision making with multiple (conflicting) criteria is the topic of research that is at the heart of the International Society of Multiple Criteria Decision Making. This book is based on selected papers presented at the societies 19th International Conference, held at The University of Auckland, New Zealand, from 7th to 12th January 2008 under the theme "MCDM for Sustainable Energy and Transportation Systems''.

A review of multi-criteria decision-making applications to solve energy management problems: Two decades from 1995 to 2015

A review of multi-criteria decision-making applications to solve energy management problems: Two decades from 1995 to 2015
Author: Abbas Mardania
Publisher: Infinite Study
Total Pages: 41
Release:
Genre:
ISBN:

Energy management problems associated with rapid institutional, political, technical, ecological, social and economic development have been of critical concern to both national and local governments worldwide for many decades; thus, addressing such issues is a global priority.

Mathematical Modeling and Computation of Real-Time Problems

Mathematical Modeling and Computation of Real-Time Problems
Author: Rakhee Kulshrestha
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2021-01-04
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1000288676

This book covers an interdisciplinary approach for understanding mathematical modeling by offering a collection of models, solved problems related to the models, the methodologies employed, and the results using projects and case studies with insight into the operation of substantial real-time systems. The book covers a broad scope in the areas of statistical science, probability, stochastic processes, fluid dynamics, supply chain, optimization, and applications. It discusses advanced topics and the latest research findings, uses an interdisciplinary approach for real-time systems, offers a platform for integrated research, and identifies the gaps in the field for further research. The book is for researchers, students, and teachers that share a goal of learning advanced topics and the latest research in mathematical modeling.

New Perspectives in Multiple Criteria Decision Making

New Perspectives in Multiple Criteria Decision Making
Author: Michalis Doumpos
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030114821

This book provides comprehensive coverage of the latest research on multiple criteria research analysis (MCDA) and related areas, gathering a collection of high-quality chapters prepared by leading scholars in the field. By covering the established streams in MCDA research and simultaneously exploring new and emerging areas of application, it offers a unique reference resource for the future development of MCDA. The book approaches MCDA as one of the most active areas in operations research and management science (OR/MS). It presents not only the significant advances achieved to date, but also the new opportunities and challenges arising for both the theory and practice of MCDA. Among many others, the book addresses behavioral and conceptual aspects of decision aiding and decision making, problem structuring issues in the framework of new technological and socio-economic advances, methodological and algorithmic advances for analytical modeling and decision aiding, as well as a number of new application areas in engineering, business, and the social sciences.

Multiple Criteria Decision Making

Multiple Criteria Decision Making
Author: M. Murat Köksalan
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9814335592

Ch. 1. The early history of MCDM -- ch. 2. MCDM developments in the 1970s -- ch. 3. MCDM developments in the 1980s -- ch. 4. MCDM developments in the 1990s and beyond -- ch. 5. MCDM conferences -- ch. 6. MCDM society traditions -- ch. 7. Awards and presidents -- ch. 8. Biographies of leading MCDM scholars -- ch. 9. Conclusion

Handbook of Research methods and Applications in Environmental Studies

Handbook of Research methods and Applications in Environmental Studies
Author: Matthias Ruth,
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2015-08-28
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1783474645

This Handbook presents methods to advance the understanding of interdependencies between the well-being of human societies and the performance of their biophysical environment. It showcases applications to material and energy use; urbanization and tech