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Improving decision making in defining priorities for implementation of irrigation plans using AHP methodology

The paper deals with the methodology of determining the priorities in implementing irrigation plans using multi-criteria analysis AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) methodology. The aims of this paper are: confirm the adequacy of using multi-criteria analysis approach and AHP method when determining priorities in fulfilling irrigation plans ; present models for preparation of the input data for AHP method application ; by analysing the use of AHP application on a specific case study, give suggestions for its application on priority determination in implementation of irrigation plans and for further research. The multi-criteria methodology is applied on the case study of the selection of the Primorsko-goranska County irrigation pilot location. The results of applying the AHP method are compared to the selection of the pilot location conducted in the adopted Irrigation plan of the Primorsko-goranska County and conclusions are given.

AHP; decision making; irrigation plans; multi-criteria analysis; priority determination; selection

The authors thank the University of Rijeka for supporting the publication of this paper (research projects: 13.05.1.3.08 - Development of new methodologies in water and soil management in karstic, sensitive and protected areas, 13.05.1.1.03 Water resources hydrology and identification of the floods and mud flow risk in the karstic area, 13.05.1.3.13 - Sustainable Pavement Design in Urban Areas).

engleski

Improving decision making in defining priorities for implementation of irrigation plans using AHP methodology

The paper deals with the methodology of determining the priorities in implementing irrigation plans using multi-criteria analysis AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) methodology. The aims of this paper are: confirm the adequacy of using multi-criteria analysis approach and AHP method when determining priorities in fulfilling irrigation plans ; present models for preparation of the input data for AHP method application ; by analysing the use of AHP application on a specific case study, give suggestions for its application on priority determination in implementation of irrigation plans and for further research. The multi-criteria methodology is applied on the case study of the selection of the Primorsko-goranska County irrigation pilot location. The results of applying the AHP method are compared to the selection of the pilot location conducted in the adopted Irrigation plan of the Primorsko-goranska County and conclusions are given.

AHP; decision making; irrigation plans; multi-criteria analysis; priority determination; selection

The authors thank the University of Rijeka for supporting the publication of this paper (research projects: 13.05.1.3.08 - Development of new methodologies in water and soil management in karstic, sensitive and protected areas, 13.05.1.1.03 Water resources hydrology and identification of the floods and mud flow risk in the karstic area, 13.05.1.3.13 - Sustainable Pavement Design in Urban Areas).