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The document discusses Multi-Criteria Data Analysis (MCDA) and the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) as structured methodologies for decision-making that consider multiple conflicting criteria. It highlights the importance of satellite programs like Copernicus and Landsat in environmental monitoring, disaster management, and urban planning, emphasizing their temporal and geometric resolutions. The integration of these analytical frameworks with satellite data enhances decision-making processes in various applications, promoting sustainable land management and effective policy formulation.

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Rosheedah Mcda

The document discusses Multi-Criteria Data Analysis (MCDA) and the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) as structured methodologies for decision-making that consider multiple conflicting criteria. It highlights the importance of satellite programs like Copernicus and Landsat in environmental monitoring, disaster management, and urban planning, emphasizing their temporal and geometric resolutions. The integration of these analytical frameworks with satellite data enhances decision-making processes in various applications, promoting sustainable land management and effective policy formulation.

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NAME: ADEYEMO ROSHEEDAH OLAMIDE (FPA/SG/23/3-0036)

MULTI-CRITERIA DATA ANALYSIS (MCDA)

Briefing
Multi-Criteria Data Analysis (MCDA) is a systematic approach used for evaluating decisions
that involve multiple, often conflicting criteria. It enhances decision-making by integrating
diverse factors in a structured manner, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of available options.
Due to its adaptability, MCDA is widely utilized across various fields, including environmental
management, infrastructure planning, policy development, and resource allocation (Dehe &
Bamford, 2015).

MCDA enables decision-makers to balance trade-offs between competing objectives, providing a


transparent and rational basis for complex decision-making processes. By incorporating both
qualitative and quantitative aspects, MCDA ensures that various stakeholders’ perspectives are
considered, leading to more robust and justifiable decisions. Its application ranges from land-use
planning and transportation development to water resource management and disaster mitigation
strategies.

THE ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP)

Briefing
The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a structured decision-making methodology
developed by Thomas L. Saaty. It simplifies complex decisions by breaking them into
hierarchical components, allowing for systematic comparisons among multiple criteria. AHP
assigns priorities based on pairwise comparisons, where decision-makers evaluate the relative
importance of each criterion using a structured framework (Cinelli et al., 2022).

A key advantage of AHP is its ability to integrate both qualitative and quantitative factors,
making it a widely adopted technique in decision analysis. It is extensively used in applications
such as site selection, environmental impact assessment, resource allocation, and project
prioritization. The method ensures consistency in decision-making by quantifying subjective
judgments and converting them into numerical values that guide prioritization.

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COPERNICUS
The Copernicus program, led by the European Space Agency (ESA), is a comprehensive Earth
observation initiative designed to provide crucial data for environmental monitoring, land use
analysis, and disaster management. Its primary objective is to support global research and
sustainable development through an open-access data policy.

LANDSAT
The Landsat program, initiated in 1972 by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is
one of the longest-running Earth observation initiatives. It provides long-term, consistent, and
high-quality satellite imagery essential for environmental monitoring, land cover analysis, and
climate studies.

TEMPORAL AND GEOMETRIC RESOLUTION

Temporal Resolution: Determines the frequency at which a satellite revisits a specific location
to capture images.

 Sentinel-2: Revisits the same location every five days, making it ideal for detecting rapid
land changes and vegetation dynamics.
 Landsat 8: Has a 16-day revisit cycle, which may be limiting for monitoring frequently
changing landscapes but provides consistent historical data for long-term analysis.

Geometric Resolution: Defines the level of spatial detail captured in satellite imagery.

 Sentinel-2: Offers spatial resolutions of 10m, 20m, and 60m, depending on the spectral
band, enabling detailed land cover classification and environmental assessments.
 Landsat 8: Provides a spatial resolution of 30m for its Multi-Spectral Instrument (MSI),
ensuring sufficient detail for regional-scale studies.

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SPECTRAL BANDS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

Copernicus Sentinel-2 Bands:

 Visible Bands (Blue, Green, Red): 10m resolution, used for true-color imagery and
general land observation.
 Red Edge Bands: Useful for vegetation monitoring and assessing plant stress levels.
 Near-Infrared (NIR): Effective in analyzing plant vitality and biomass productivity.
 Shortwave Infrared (SWIR): Provides insights into soil moisture, geology, and
vegetation health.

Landsat 8 Bands:

 Visible Bands (Blue, Green, Red) and NIR: 30m resolution, used for various land and
vegetation analyses.
 SWIR Bands: Crucial for assessing soil and vegetation moisture content.
 Thermal Infrared (TIRS) Bands: Used for monitoring land surface temperatures and
detecting thermal anomalies.

APPLICATIONS OF SENTINEL-2 AND LANDSAT 8 DATA

1. Hydrological Modeling and Watershed Management: Sentinel-2 and Landsat 8 data


are used to assess water quality, estimate surface runoff, and model hydrological
processes through tools like the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT).
2. Agricultural Monitoring: Multi-spectral and SWIR data help evaluate crop health,
detect drought stress, and guide precision farming practices.
3. Urban Expansion Mapping: High-resolution imagery from Sentinel-2 enables effective
monitoring of urban sprawl, land use changes, and infrastructure development.
4. Deforestation and Land Cover Change Detection: Long-term Landsat records
facilitate the study of deforestation trends, while Sentinel-2 provides frequent updates for
real-time monitoring.

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5. Disaster Management: Remote sensing data supports the assessment of natural disasters
such as floods, wildfires, and landslides, aiding in emergency response and recovery
efforts.

CONCLUSION
The Copernicus and Landsat satellite programs play a vital role in monitoring the environment,
responding to disasters, and managing land sustainably on a global scale. By combining temporal
and geometric resolutions with optimized spectral band configurations, these satellite systems
improve image analysis, making them indispensable for applications such as hydrological
modeling (e.g., SWAT).

Additionally, decision-support techniques like MCDA and AHP offer structured approaches to
tackling complex problems involving multiple criteria, promoting systematic, transparent, and
well-informed decision-making. These methodologies are extensively utilized in land-use
planning, resource allocation, and policy formulation, further strengthening the integration of
satellite imagery in strategic decision processes. The synergy between advanced remote sensing
technologies and analytical frameworks enables researchers and policymakers to address critical
environmental and developmental challenges more effectively.

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REFERENCES

Cinelli, M., Kadziński, M., Miebs, G., Gonzalez, M., & Słowiński, R. (2022). Recommending
multiple criteria decision analysis methods with a new taxonomy-based decision support
system. European Journal of Operational Research, 302(2), 633–651.

Dehe, B., & Bamford, D. (2015). Development, test and comparison of two Multiple Criteria
Decision Analysis (MCDA) models: A case of healthcare infrastructure location. Expert
Systems with Applications, 42(19), 6717–6727.

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