| Affiliation: | (1) Laboratory of Intelligent Control, Department of Automation, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, 54101, Greece;(2) Laboratory of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Department of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Abstract: | This article presents the design of a fuzzy decision support system (DSS) for the assessment of alternative strategies proposed for the restoration of Lake Koronia, Greece. Fuzzy estimates for the critical characteristics of the possible strategies, such as feasibility, environmental impact, implementation time, and costs are evaluated and supplied to the fuzzy DSS. Different weighting factors are assigned to the critical characteristics and the proposed strategies are ordered with respect to the system responses. The best strategies are selected and their expected impact on the ecosystem is evaluated with the aid of a fuzzy model of the lake. Sensitivity analysis and simulation results have shown that the proposed fuzzy DSS can serve as a valuable tool for the selection and evaluation of appropriate management actions. Note: This version was published online in June 2005 with the cover date of August 2004. |
