Compactness measurement using fuzzy multicriteria decision making for redistricting

Author

Chai, Wang Yin ; Wei, Bong Chin

Author_Institution

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia

Volume

1

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

459

Abstract

This paper presents a new method for compactness assessment in redistricting planning using Fuzzy Multicriteria Decision Making. An Enhanced Compactness Index (ECI) representing the overall plan with respect to each criterion is obtained by using triangular fuzzy number. The ECI is generated based on the synthesis of the concepts of fuzzy set theory, AHP, α-cuts concept and index of optimism of district planners to estimate the degree of satisfaction of the judgements on a district plan. The proposed method is more flexible, simple and comprehensive with easy computation and efficiency which facilitates its uses In compactness measurement in redistricting application like school redistricting, election boundary redistricting and others. A case study on forest blocking Is presented to demonstrate Its applicability in redistricting applications with respect to their redistricting goals and criteria

Keywords

decision theory; operations research; town and country planning; AHP; Enhanced Compactness Index; Fuzzy Multicriterla Decision Making; Geographical Information System; district plan; forest blocking; fuzzy set theory; redistricting; triangular fuzzy number; Artificial intelligence; Decision making; Educational institutions; Environmental management; Fuzzy set theory; Fuzzy systems; Information systems; Nominations and elections; Rivers; Shape measurement;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

TENCON 2001. Proceedings of IEEE Region 10 International Conference on Electrical and Electronic Technology

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7101-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TENCON.2001.949635

Filename

949635