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Integrating Expert System And Geographic Information System For Spatial Decision Making, Sriharsha Shesham
Integrating Expert System And Geographic Information System For Spatial Decision Making, Sriharsha Shesham
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Spatial decision making is a process of providing an effective solution for a problem that encompasses semi-structured spatial data. It is a challenging task which involves various factors to consider. For example, in order to build a new industry, an appropriate site must be selected for which several factors have to be taken into consideration. Some of the factors, which can affect the decision in this particular case, are air pollution, noise pollution, and distance from living areas, which makes the decision difficult. The geographic information systems (GIS) and the expert systems (ES) have many advantages in solving problems in …