Sahar Rezaian; Seyed Ali Jozi; Mehdi Irankhahi
Volume 13, Issue 2 , July 2015, , Pages 67-74
Abstract
In this study for purpose of environmental risk assessment for gas transportation pipelines, combined the indexing system method and AHP. Indexing System is a compulsive and applicable method that was based at the basis of characterizing index effect and ranking. For the purpose of weighting the criteria’s, ...
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In this study for purpose of environmental risk assessment for gas transportation pipelines, combined the indexing system method and AHP. Indexing System is a compulsive and applicable method that was based at the basis of characterizing index effect and ranking. For the purpose of weighting the criteria’s, the AHP was used and for the purpose of weighting the digital layers of information’s related to the criteria’s, Ordered Weight Analysis method was used. Via usage of GIS abilities, the identified risks and risk zonation in the path of pipelines. Results showed that 46% of gas pipeline, has a high risk (5467- 6054 grade), 48% of it, has a medium risk (6055- 6641 grade), 2% of it, has a low risk (6642- 7228 grade) and 4% of it, has a little risk (7228< grade). Adjacency of southern zone of pipelines path with Orumieh lake national park, is an important ecological sensitivity that is under investigation. 15 kilometer of pipeline path (kilometer 18+220 to 33+220) is aligned with 5 kilometer of biosphere reserved.
Seyed Ali Jozi; Sahar Rezaian; Mahdi Irankhahi; Nabiollah Moradi
Volume 7, Issue 4 , July 2010
Abstract
This research was performed with the aim of providing a quantitative strategic plan for ecotourism development in Mond Protected Area, Booshehr Province. Therefore, as a first step, Mond Protected Area’s zones were identified using the Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) method and valuation and analysis ...
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This research was performed with the aim of providing a quantitative strategic plan for ecotourism development in Mond Protected Area, Booshehr Province. Therefore, as a first step, Mond Protected Area’s zones were identified using the Multi Criteria Evaluation (MCE) method and valuation and analysis of the region’s ecotourism demand index was performed through completing Clawson questionnaires in the form of Travel Cost Method (TCM). Results of this investigation showed that the forecasted outdoor recreational value of Mond Protected Area was equal to 5,698,250,000 Rials per month during the period of study. For the purpose of collection and presentation of quantitative strategies for ecotourism development in Mond Protected Area, we used the Freeman strategic planning matrix method known as the “interested party matrix”. To this purpose, internal factors (Strengths and Weaknesses) and external factors (Opportunities and Threats) in study area were identified and evaluated. Finally, the Freeman matrix was completed on the basis of economic, social, cultural and ecological priorities in the study area and by loading each development alternatives, three strategies were recommended of which the strategy “attraction of investment in private sector via giving bank facilities with long term return period, with +77 score” is in the position of high important strategy of ecotourism development in study area.
