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Tables of Contents for Model-Based Decision Support Methodology With Environmental Applications
Chapter/Section Title
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Contributors
ix
Acknowledgments
xiii
Aim and Audience
xv
Introduction
1
8
Jaap Wessels
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
PART I: Methodological Background
Model-Based Decision Support
9
20
Jaap Wessels
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Aspect-Oriented Approaches
10
7
Discussion of Aspect-Oriented Approaches
17
1
Mathematical Programming for Decision Support
18
5
Other Frameworks for Model-Based Decision Support
23
4
Conclusions
27
2
The Modern Decision Maker
29
18
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Jaap Wessels
Concepts, Creative Processes, and the Information Era
30
3
Concepts of Rationality
33
4
The Role of Intuition in Decision Making
37
5
Dynamics and Phases of Decision Processes
42
4
The Decision Maker of the Future
46
1
Architecture of Decision Support Systems
47
24
Marek Makowski
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Basic Components of a DSS
48
3
Stages of a Decision Process and their Impact on the Architecture of a DSS
51
2
Interfaces and Other Modules of a DSS
53
2
Model Types and DSS Classifications
55
5
Design and Implementation of a DSS
60
8
Examples of DSS Architecture
68
3
Reference Point Methodology
71
20
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Pareto-Optimality, Efficiency, and Reference Point Approaches
72
7
Multi-Objective Models, Objective Ranges, and Objective Aggregation
79
3
Simple Forms of Achievement Functions
82
2
How to Support Learning and Choice
84
7
Multi-Objective Modeling
91
34
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Basic Functions of a DSS
92
4
Principles of Building Multi-Objective Models
96
6
Large-Scale Linear Models
102
4
Nonlinear Models
106
4
Some Illustrative Engineering Applications
110
10
Supporting a Final Choice
120
5
PART II: Decision Support Tools
Modeling Tools
125
42
Jerzy Paczynski
Marek Makowski
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
The Art of Modeling
126
2
The Taxonomy of Analytical Models
128
4
Modeling Languages
132
4
Algebraic Modeling Languages and Related Conventions
136
17
Model Analysis and Transformations
153
7
Specification of a Model for Decision Support
160
4
Conclusions
164
3
Optimization Tools
167
48
Janusz Granat
Marek Makowski
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Classes and Aspects of Optimization Models and Tools
167
4
Linear Programming Solvers
171
12
Mixed Integer Programming Solvers
183
10
Nonlinear Programming Solvers
193
12
Optimization Issues
205
2
Optimization for Decision Support
207
8
Multi-Objective and Reference Point Optimization Tools
215
34
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Pareto-Optimality and Efficiency
215
9
Objective Ranges and Aggregation of Objectives
224
6
Reference Points and Achievement Functions
230
9
Neutral and Weighted Compromise Solutions
239
7
Tools for Multi-Objective Optimization
246
3
Tools Supporting Choice
249
34
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Hirotaka Nakayama
Automating Choice
250
5
Interactive Procedures with Proven Convergence
255
6
Generating Options for Interactive Choice
261
15
Outranking Trials
276
7
Interfaces
283
28
Marek Makowski
Janusz Granat
User Interfaces in Decision Support
284
2
Graphical User Interfaces
286
2
Interactive Graphics in Multi-Criteria Model Analysis
288
5
The Use of Aspirations and Reservations in Model Analysis
293
11
An Interface Supporting Multi-Criteria Nonlinear Model Analysis
304
3
Conclusions
307
4
PART III: Environmental Applications
River Basin Water Quality Management
311
22
Marek Makowski
Laszlo Somlyody
Introduction
312
3
The Problem
315
1
Model Formulation
316
5
Model Analysis
321
5
Discussion of Results
326
3
Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-Criteria Analysis
329
2
Conclusions
331
2
Land Use Planning
333
34
Gunther Fischer
Marek Makowski
Introduction
333
3
Land Use Planning
336
4
A Summary of the AEZ Methodology
340
6
The AEZ Land Use Allocation Model
346
6
DSS for Land Resources Assessment
352
11
Conclusions
363
4
Effect-Focused Air Quality Management
367
32
Markus Amann
Marek Makowski
Introduction
367
2
Methodological Approach
369
5
Model Definition
374
8
Model Generation and Analysis
382
8
Analytical Support for Negotiations
390
7
Conclusions
397
2
Energy Planning
399
26
Sabine Messner
Manfred Strubegger
j P. Wierzbicki
Decision Support for Energy Planning
399
5
Examples of Decision Support in Energy Planning
404
13
PART IV: Conclusions
Epilogue
417
4
Jaap Wessels
Andrzej P. Wierzbicki
Appendix: Software Description
421
4
Marek Makowski
References
425
24
Subject Index
449
20
Author Index
469