What is AHP?
Analytical Hierarchy process (AHP) is a quantitative method for ranking decision alternatives by developing a numerical score to rank each decision alternative based on how well each alternative meets the decision makers criteria (Operations Management, 4th Edition, 2003, by R. Russell and B. Taylor, Prentice-Hall). What kind of information is gained? AHP can be used to determine the relative weights among decision elements for GIS-based Suitability and Routing models. In its many other applications AHP is used to select the best single alternative that best matches decision criteria (decision-making models). What is involved in the process? The process involves 1) identifying the decision elements (map layers), 2) recording relative importance of those elements, 3) construction of an importance table and 4) implementing a simple mathematical solution. For example, the routing of an electric transmission line described in the Beyond Mapping series (see above reference) is used to demon
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- When AHP units also have other Federal funds, such as Tax Credits or HOME, and the rent limits and occupancy rules of the overlapping programs differ, what rules should be followed?
- If the newly revised AHP rent limits are lower than the previous years limits, do the rents for Qualifying Units have to be reduced immediately or at lease renewal?
- What is an AHP File?
