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Van Ranst E., . and Tang H., . (1998) Fuzzy reasoning versus boolean logic in land suitability assessment for maize production. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Conventional methods of land evaluating use Boolean logic based on crisp sets yes/no and strictly defined suitability classes. They ignore the continuous nature of soil variation which can result in a considerable loss information. Fuzzy set theory which is a generalization of Boolean algebra to situations where data are modelled by entities whose attributes have zones of gradual transitions rather than sharp boundaries offers a useful alternative to the conventional methodology. Some basic principles of fuzzy set theory and the choice of membership functions weight values and fuzzy operators are explained. The methodology is tested by comparing observed grain maize yields in two countries in China and land indices calculated by fuzzy set theory with those obtained by conventional Boolean methods maximum limitation method and parametric approach. Critical issues in the application of fuzzy set theory to land suitability assessment and future research needs are also discussed.
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Conventional methods of land evaluating use Boolean logic based on crisp sets yes/no and strictly defined suitability classes. They ignore the continuous nature of soil variation which can result in a considerable loss information. Fuzzy set theory which is a generalization of Boolean algebra to situations where data are modelled by entities whose attributes have zones of gradual transitions rather than sharp boundaries offers a useful alternative to the conventional methodology. Some basic principles of fuzzy set theory and the choice of membership functions weight values and fuzzy operators are explained. The methodology is tested by comparing observed grain maize yields in two countries in China and land indices calculated by fuzzy set theory with those obtained by conventional Boolean methods maximum limitation method and parametric approach. Critical issues in the application of fuzzy set theory to land suitability assessment and future research needs are also discussed.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Summary En |
| AGROVOC Term: | LAND SUITABILITY |
| AGROVOC Term: | LAND EVALUATION |
| AGROVOC Term: | MATHEMATICAL MODELS |
| AGROVOC Term: | METHODS |
| AGROVOC Term: | CASE STUDIES |
| AGROVOC Term: | MAIZE |
| AGROVOC Term: | WORK SATISFACTION |
| AGROVOC Term: | CHINA |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:27 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16217 |
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