Using fuzzy numbers to propagate uncertainty in matrix-based LCI

International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment

Volumn 13, Issue 7, 2008, Pages 585-592

  Tan, Raymond R ^a  

^a DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY   (Philippines)

Author keywords

Data variability; Fuzzy numbers; Life cycle inventory analysis; Matrix calculations; Uncertainty

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CARBON SEQUESTRATION; COMPARATIVE STUDY; COMPUTER PROGRAM; FUZZY SYSTEM; LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT; MATHEMATICAL COMPUTING; MONTE CARLO METHOD; PRIORITY JOURNAL; THEORETICAL MODEL;

EID: 57249094284     PISSN: 09483349     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11367-008-0032-x     Document Type: Article

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