A GIS-BASED MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS OF OPTIMAL SKI RESORT LOCATIONS IN SARAJEVO CANTON
Amina Sivac
Edin Hrelja
Aida Korjenić
Nusret Drešković
DOI: 10.35666/25662880.2024.10.73
UDC: 338.483.1:796.9GIS(497.6 Sarajevo)
Abstract: This research was aimed to employ a GIS-based multi-criteria analysis (MCA) to identify optimal ski resort locations within Sarajevo, where the XIV Winter Olympic Games were held in 1984. Utilizing a MCA within a geographic information system (GIS), four key geomorphological parameters were analyzed: elevation, slope, aspect and terrain roughness. Elevation and slope were prioritized as primary criteria, while aspect and terrain roughness served as secondary criteria. Additionally, climatic data, including snow cover depth and average air temperatures, were considered to provide a comprehensive assessment of the region’s suitability for ski resort infrastructure. Using a digital elevation model (DEM), these parameters were first standardized and then weighted according to their significance in ski resort suitability. The combined analysis facilitated the identification and visualization of the most suitable locations for ski resorts on mountains such as Bjelašnica, Treskavica and Jahorina. The integration of multiple criteria within GIS provided a comprehensive and objective approach to spatial planning and tourism development. The robustness of the results was confirmed through systematic analysis, demonstrating the method's reliability in supporting informed decision-making processes. This research underscores the importance of detailed geomorphological and climatic analysis in the sustainable development of tourism.
Key words: GIS, Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA), Ski Resort Location, Sarajevo, Spatial Planning, Tourism Planning