Are you ready to amplify your academic presence and connect with a global network of researchers? Join the Scholar Indexing Society and elevate your research to new heights!
Application of GIS and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Possible Land Fill Site in the Berekum Municipality of Bono Region of Ghana
Article Number: SIS036872AI141124
14th November, 2024
Author(s):
GIS; RS; QGIS; MCDA; LULC
Abstract:
On March 15, 2018, the municipal boundaries of Berekum were divided, resulting in the per-
urban town being left without a dump site. The selection of a new dump site is crucial as landfill
locations can have adverse effects on the surrounding environment and economy. To determine the
most suitable site, a multi-criteria decision-making approach using GIS integration was utilized. Ten
criteria, including surface water, settlement, and land use, were considered, and the Analytic Hierarchy
Process and Ratio Scale Weighting methods were used to obtain an indicator map. A weighted linear
combination method was applied to derive weight, and the results were compared to estimate the
proportion of pixels for conformance and non-compliance. Three areas were identified as potential
dump sites, with 4.8384 km2 being classified as suitable, 14.803km2 as good suitability, and 28.44 km2
as ideal suitability. The integration of these maps and the application of GIS allowed for a
comprehensive analysis of the criteria, resulting in the identification of suitable locations for a dump
site in Berekum Municipality.
Keywords:
GIS; RS; QGIS; MCDA; LULC