Cell-based land use screening procedure for regional siting analysis. [Utilizing spatial analysis procedures and computer graphics]

Technical Report · Sun Oct 03 04:00:00 EDT 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7221896· OSTI ID:7221896

Jalbert, J S; Dobson, J E

An energy facility site-screening methodology which permits the land resource planner to identify candidate siting areas was developed. Through the use of spatial analysis procedures and computer graphics, a selection of candidate areas is obtained. Specific sites then may be selected from among candidate areas for environmental impact analysis. The computerized methodology utilizes a cell-based geographic information system for specifying the suitability of candidate areas for an energy facility. The criteria to be considered may be specified by the user and weighted in terms of importance. Three primary computer programs have been developed. These programs produce thematic maps, proximity calculations, and suitability calculations. Programs are written so as to be transferrable to regional planning or regulatory agencies to assist in rational and comprehensive power plant site identification and analysis.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 7221896
• Report Number(s): ORNL/NUREG/TM-80
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENERGY FACILITIES
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NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
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PLANNING
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