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Application of geographic information system to the allocation of disaster shelters via fuzzy models

Chung‐Hung Tsai (Taiwan Hospitality and Tourism College, Center of Tour Geographical Information Systems, Hualien, Taiwan)
Cheng‐Wu Chen (Department of Logistics Management, Shu‐Te University, Yen Chau, Taiwan)
Wei‐Ling Chiang (Department of Civil Engineering, National Central University, Chung‐li, Taiwan)
Meng‐Lung Lin (Department of Tourism, Aletheia University, Tamsui, Taiwan)

Engineering Computations

ISSN: 0264-4401

Article publication date: 4 January 2008

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Abstract

Purpose

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Fuzzy theory provides a rigorous, flexible approach to the problem of defining and computing. Therefore, to facilitate decision making in a geographic information system (GIS), the graph layer indicator and the Takagi‐Sugeno (T‐S) fuzzy model must be integrated. This study aims to explain several versions of the T‐S fuzzy model based on fuzzy theory and fuzzy operation.

Design/methodology/approach

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An inference model is constructed for GIS using the T‐S fuzzy model to formulate an integrated T‐S decision‐making (TSDMK) system.

Findings

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The TSDMK system accommodates inexact, linguistic, vague and uncertain GIS data. The operator assigns most graph layer indicators by intuition.

Practical implications

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Simulation results for the Hualien main station show that the proposed TSDMK system is an effective approach for GIS decision making.

Originality/value

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This investigation assesses applications of fuzzy logic for decision making in a GIS based on TSDMK graphs focusing on model‐based systems.

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Citation

Tsai, C., Chen, C., Chiang, W. and Lin, M. (2008), "Application of geographic information system to the allocation of disaster shelters via fuzzy models", Engineering Computations, Vol. 25 No. 1, pp. 86-100. https://doi.org/10.1108/02644400810841431

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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