Site Selection of Science and Technology Clusters by AHP Method and Using GIS (Case Study: Yazd Science and Technology Cluster)
Subject Areas : Science and Technology Parks and Incubators
Hosein
Rahimi
1
Masoud
Niksirat
2
Keywords: Science and Technology Clusters, Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Site Selection, Geography Information Systems.,
Abstract :
The establishment of each urban element in the specific location of the city follows special principles that if these principles to be considered well, will lead to the success and functional efficiency of that element in that specific location. In this context, the selection of a suitable location for the establishment of science and technology cluster as one of the urban distinctive elements has significant importance since those contain scientific, industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, research facilities, infrastructure and communication environments, institutions, individuals, and information based on creativity and innovation. Therefore, the present study was conducted aimed to find the most suitable location for the establishment of Yazd science and technology cluster. For this purpose after the study of global experiences and regulations and upstream documentation the requirements and necessities Clusters Site Selection were identified. Then, the effective parameters in two levels of main indicators and sub-indicators according to the Analytical Hierarchy Process Model were classified. Then, receiving information according to the experts, managers and professionals ideas analyzed by the Super Decision software and weight of the indicators was determined. In the next step, the satellite image of study area was prepared and using GIS, attempted for preparation of data layers based on requirements that come from the results of questionnaire and interviews. To achieve the final map that is obtained by overlaying weighted maps, first the importance of data layers in terms of distance has been determined and then using layers overlap method, Suitable location for the establishment of Yazd Science and Technology cluster has been proposed.