Open AccessFood Security Network Modeling
Author(s) -
Kenneth McDonald,
Joshua Akers,
Forrest Bartz,
Daniel Beck,
Israel Castro,
Ltc Robert Prins
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
industrial and systems engineering review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2329-0188
DOI - 10.37266/iser.2016v4i2.pp114-130
Subject(s) - food security , analytic hierarchy process , metric (unit) , hierarchy , food systems , risk analysis (engineering) , computer science , process (computing) , value (mathematics) , environmental resource management , business , computer security , environmental economics , operations research , marketing , engineering , geography , environmental science , political science , economics , archaeology , agriculture , operating system , machine learning , law
Food security creates a complex issue for American interests. Within a constantly expanding operational environment, food security remains a vital lifeline both domestically and abroad. Current methods of mapping an area’s food system rely on ad-hoc assessments that produce skewed results and minimal metric analysis. Previous assessments methodologies failed to incorporate components of a food system that influences the overall stability of an area. The research conducted utilized the Systems Decision Process (SDP) to create a value hierarchy and model that provide an assessment for an areas food system. The findings from the research showcase that a food system relies on several variables such as infrastructure, dietary needs, and the national stability of a region. A more enhanced assessment model was developed that placed an overarching value to a food network that allows ground commanders to gain a holistic overview of the condition of an areas food system.