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A multiattribute utility analysis of alternative sites for the disposal of nuclear waste

Publication ,  Journal Article
Merkhofer, MW; Keeney, RL
Published in: Risk Analysis
1987

Five potential sites nominated for the Nation's first geologic repository for disposing of nuclear waste are evaluated using multiattribute utility analysis. The analysis was designed to aid the Department of Energy in its selection of 3 sites for characterization, a detailed data-gathering process that will involve the construction of exploratory shafts for underground testing and that may cost as much as 1 billion per site. The analysis produced insights into the relative advantages and disadvantages of the nominated sites and clarified current uncertainties regarding repository performance.

Duke Scholars

Published In

Risk Analysis

Publication Date

1987

Volume

7

Issue

2

Start / End Page

173 / 194

Related Subject Headings

  • Strategic, Defence & Security Studies
 

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Merkhofer, M. W., & Keeney, R. L. (1987). A multiattribute utility analysis of alternative sites for the disposal of nuclear waste. Risk Analysis, 7(2), 173–194.
Merkhofer, M. W., and R. L. Keeney. “A multiattribute utility analysis of alternative sites for the disposal of nuclear waste.” Risk Analysis 7, no. 2 (1987): 173–94.
Merkhofer MW, Keeney RL. A multiattribute utility analysis of alternative sites for the disposal of nuclear waste. Risk Analysis. 1987;7(2):173–94.
Merkhofer, M. W., and R. L. Keeney. “A multiattribute utility analysis of alternative sites for the disposal of nuclear waste.” Risk Analysis, vol. 7, no. 2, 1987, pp. 173–94.
Merkhofer MW, Keeney RL. A multiattribute utility analysis of alternative sites for the disposal of nuclear waste. Risk Analysis. 1987;7(2):173–194.

Published In

Risk Analysis

Publication Date

1987

Volume

7

Issue

2

Start / End Page

173 / 194

Related Subject Headings

  • Strategic, Defence & Security Studies