ABSTRACT
In Chapter 5, we provided an overview of existing spatial decision support systems (SDSS) types (problem specific, domain oriented, and generic) and also provided examples of each with the purpose of giving potential users an idea of the software that is already available for potential use. In Chapter 6, we examined various software applications that could be integrated into a new SDSS and also specific software tools that could be used for developing new SDSS. In this chapter, we will first investigate some of the considerations that need to be taken into account when building SDSS software within a decision-making situation, and also look at the general process that should be followed. The second part of the chapter will provide examples of SDSS software construction. The purpose of these examples is to demonstrate software development techniques with practical illustrations. These examples could potentially be used as templates for future SDSS tool construction.
