This paper presents an experimental study of a new algorithm that synthesizes separate programs, for fast viewshed, and for fast approximate visibility index determination, into a working testbed for siting multiple observers jointly to cover terrain from a full level-1 DEM, and to do it so quickly that multiple experiments are easily possible. Both the observer and target may be at a given fix...

In this paper, the problem of siting controllers developed based on a nonlinear power system model is addressed. Emphasis is placed on improving transient response of the power system using limited number of controllers located at well selected sites. A performance index that measures quantitatively transient response of each generator and consequently effects of controllers is introduced. The ...

The primary goal of the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) study, BAYESIAN INTEGRATION FOR MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SITING is to develop a multicriteria decision support tool that improves the quality of information upon which marine spatial planning decisions are made. The project team’s goal is to develop a decision support tool that integrates scientific, e...

locating landfills in urban areas is one of the most important issues in urban planning because of the effect on economy, ecology, and environment, therefore the right management and principled landfilling of solid waste is the major concern all over the world especially in the developed countries. in locating landfills, different criteria should be considered. in the present study, locating si...

The article commences with a discussion of the Title VI issues that arise when a member of industry contemplates locating a facility in a community. Since the early 1990's there has been an increase in the claims that poor minority communities bear a disproportionate amount of the negative health and environmental risks (referred to as environmental racism) of the siting of hazardous facilities...

Abstract In early 2022 the Swedish government took a decision to allow construction of repository for spent nuclear fuel at Forsmark power plant. This chapter describes long process that preceded and started in 1970s. Both siting case made its long-term safety has seen controversies. particular, there been science-based debate on using copper as material encapsulation fuel. The government’s rel...

Balancing society's competing needs of development and conservation requires careful consideration of tradeoffs. Renewable energy development and biodiversity conservation are often considered beneficial environmental goals. The direct footprint and disturbance of renewable energy, however, can displace species' habitat and negatively impact populations and natural communities if sited without ...

One of the most controversial planning issues internationally is the siting of waste disposal infrastructure in local communities. Compensation is viewed as a possible solution to siting difficulties in many countries. However, existing empirical evidence is conflicting as to whether or not compensation-based siting has reduced opposition to such developments. Thus, before compensation policy c...