%0 Journal Article
%T Usage of Fuzzy Spatial Theory for Modelling of Terrain Passability
%A Alois Hofmann
%A Sarka Hoskova-Mayerova
%A Vaclav Talhofer
%J Advances in Fuzzy Systems
%D 2013
%I Hindawi Publishing Corporation
%R 10.1155/2013/506406
%X Geographic support of decision-making processes is based on various geographic products, usually in digital form, which come from various foundations and sources. Each product can be characterized by its quality or by its utility value for the given type of task or group of tasks, for which the product is used. They also usually have different characteristics and thus can very significantly influence the resulting analytical material. The aim of the paper is to contribute to the solution of the question of how it is possible to work with diverse spatial geographic information so that the user has an idea about the resulting product. The concept of fuzzy sets is used for representation of classes, whose boundaries are not clearly (not sharply) set, namely, the fuzzy approach in overlaying operations realized in ESRI ArcGIS environment. The paper is based on a research project which is being solved at the Faculty of Military Technologies of the University of Defence. The research deals with the influence of geographic and climatic factors on the activity of armed forces and the Integrated Rescue System. 1. Introduction Geographic support for decision-making processes is based on various geographic products, usually in digital form, which come from various foundations and sources. Each product can be characterized by its quality [1, 2] or by its utility value for the given type of task or group of tasks, for which the product is used [3, 4]. In both cases, among others also positional and thematic accuracy are evaluated either as an exactly given value, for example, mean square position error, probable error, and so forth, or as a level of fulfilment of user¡¯s requirements expressed in percentage [5]. Decision-making processes are based on multicriteria decision-making, in which many factors are involved [6]. By a suitable combination of various factors, analytical products are created. They are the base for answering questions such as ¡°What happens if¡­?¡± That is the reason why various foundations are used for geographic support. They also usually have different characteristics and thus can very significantly influence the resulting analytical material. The aim of the paper is to contribute to the solution of the question of how it is possible to work with diverse spatial geographic information so that the user has an idea about the resulting product. The paper is based on a research project which is being solved at the Faculty of Military Technologies of the University of Defence. The research deals with the influence of geographic and climatic factors on
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