Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis

Through a collection of case studies, this book gives readers the tools to apply cutting-edge MCDA methods to their own environmental projects. Applying several methods to the case of sediment management, the authors illustrate how the methodologies differ. Case studies in nanotechnology demonstrate the application of MCDA for different aspects of emerging threat management in situations of high variability and uncertainty that require the integration of technical information and expert judgment. In addition, case studies ranging from oyster restoration to oil spill response demonstrate the broad applicability of MCDA methods to differing types of cases. This book inspires creative thinking when applying MCDA to complicated environmental issues.