Nuclear siting using decision analysis

This study identifies suitable additional future sites for nuclear power generating facilities of 3000 MW capacity in the state of Washington and parts of Oregon and Idaho. A series of screening models was used to identify nine specific sites for evaluation by decision analysis. Six major objectives concerning health and safety, environmental effects, socioeconomic impacts, and financial considerations were formally employed over the six attributes measuring the degree to which the objectives were met. Possible impacts at each site were expertly assessed for each attribute. Evaluation and sensitivity analyses led to the recommendation that site-specific studies should be conducted at three sites to select one for proceeding to the formal licensing process. © 1977.

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Author Ralph L. Keeney Fuqua School of Business