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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 607, 2025
6th International Conference of GIS USERS (ERRACHIDIA GIS-USERS’2024)
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Article Number | 02003 | |
Number of page(s) | 8 | |
Section | Integrated Water Resources Management | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202560702003 | |
Published online | 22 January 2025 |
Development of an Importance Scale for Seawater Intake Types Based on Physical Parameters Database
Laboratory of Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, Ibn Tofail University, Faculty of Sciences, P.O. Box 133. 14 000, Kenitra, Morocco
* Corresponding author: rim.elmasmodi@uit.ac.ma
This article presents an advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based interface that innovates coastal water resource management in Morocco, with specific application to the ASSILAH region. This solution integrates spatial analysis with multi-criteria decision support, particularly focusing on the geographical distribution and territorial challenges of the Moroccan coastline, using programming tools such as Excel Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). The methodology combines GIS spatial analysis capabilities with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to evaluate complex geographical parameters including bathymetry and coastal infrastructure. The integration of geospatial data provides a clear and precise visualization of potential areas for seawater intake installations, thereby facilitating the understanding of territorial issues for decision-makers. The AHP method, known for its robustness in multi-criteria decision support, allows for choosing the optimal type of seawater intake. The interface, developed through Excel and VBA, transforms complex spatial and analytical data into an accessible decision support tool. The resulting system offers regional planners a comprehensive framework for coastal sustainable infrastructure development in the Assilah coastal region as a pilot case for Morocco's unique geographical context.
Key words: Decision making tool / seawater intake types / AHP analysis / GIS spatial analysis
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2025
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