BAYESIAN REASONING SHELL FOR LAND MANAGEMENT II: IMPLEMENTATION

Computer based analytical systems for addressing management problems within the area of spatial dimensions, i.e. spatial decision support systems, (SDSS), covering the allocation of land resoruces to specific land uses based on likely environmental impact have been studied. This is the second of a 2-part study of the design of a shell that provides tight coupling of geographic information systems (GIS). This paper demonstrates the need for, and use of popular compiler construction tools in the development of an application-specific shell. The resulting shell, B-infer, for Bayesian inferencing, provides a programming environment that facilitates the development of DSS (decision support systems) in the domain of land management systems. The considerations important to the design of the B-infer shell and the decision to use compiler construction tools in the implementation of the system are discussed. Function of the B-infer shell environment including a description of the assumptions inherent in Bayesian analysis relative to land suitability analysis, a detailed description of the B-infer shell system, and an example showing the structure of the data representation used in the system and the syntax of its use are given. The second part of the paper describes the implementation of the B-infer shell using modern compiler construction techniques. The paper shows that a general decision support environment could be developed by integrating existing technologies, and that the resulting system could be used by domain experts quickly and effectively in the development of case-specific applications. Assumptions made in the use of the B-infer are pointed out, and the advantages in using the B-infer are noted.

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• Authors:
  • Buehler, K A
  • Wright, J R
• Publication Date: 1991-7

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 283-299
• Serial:
  • Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0887-3801

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bayes' theorem; Decision making; Development; Environmental impacts; Geographic information systems; Information processing; Land use; Real estate development; Resource allocation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Bayesian analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Geographical information systems; Land management
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00610999
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1991 12:00AM