BUKU ABSTRAK - Universiti Putra Malaysia

Development of School Site Selection Model
Keywords: Site selection, model builder, GIS
Mobile Electrical Generator
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Rodzi Mahmud
Zubaidah Bukhari
Institute of Advanced Technology, University Putra Malaysia,
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
+603-8946 7543; armcorp@gmail.com
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhisam Misron
Norafiza Masruni, Ishak Aris, Raja Nor Firdaus Kashfi Raja Othman and Suhairi Rizuan Che Ahmad
Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia,
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
+603-8946 6299; norhisam@eng.upm.edu.my
Keywords: Generator, mobile generator, permanent magnet generator
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Science, Technology & Engineering
Schools which are located in a strategic, healthy and safe area play an important role in improving students’
performance and excellence. To ensure both success and long-term sustainability of the school planning, the
search for suitable sites for school is important and challenging. This study developed systematic geoprocessing
workflow model using Model Builder in ArcGIS 9.2 software to determine the most suitable school location.
The model divided into four categories; demography model, safety model, constraint model and suitability
analysis model. The demography, safety and constraint model were combined (overlay) using Weighted Linear
Combination (WLC) technique and Map Algebra for final result of potential school site selection in suitability
analysis model. The importance relatives (weight) of each criterion in the model were obtained from AHP and
pair-wise approach. Decision makers evaluation has been used for developing a set of school siting criteria which
was used to design a number of potential sites using spatial analysis model. The study also suggested a conceptual
framework for school site selection. All the development models were integrated in one system which was carried
through the use of geographic information system (GIS) software and Object Oriented language to determine
the most suitable school location. The development of the system will be able to be used by relevant authority in
trying to identify the best site of school location.
The invention relates to a generator and more particularly relates to a permanent magnet generator (PMG).
This invention is named Mobile Generator due to its advantages of small size, light weight and high power
compared to conventional generator. The Mobile Generator converts mechanical energy supplied by a petrol
engine to an electrical energy. This type of Mobile Generator used permanent magnets which are embedded
inside the rotor whereas the conventional generator available in the market only used excitation coil. The Mobile
Generator can be applied to power outdoor electrical equipment such as electrical cutter, electrical lamps, search
and rescue equipment, military weapons, life and support system for critical patients.