Risk Assessment of Disease of Niches’ Eaves in the Dazu Rock Carvings based on GIS

A quantitative risk assessment of disease affecting the eaves of niches in the Dazu Rock Carvings reveals critical vulnerabilities that threaten their preservation. By integrating geographic information system (GIS) technology with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), researchers identified key factors contributing to disease risk and assigned them weights. Spatial analysis and an integrated assessment model then mapped these risks, enabling targeted conservation strategies. This approach offers a data-driven method for prioritizing interventions in heritage site management, balancing scientific rigor with practical application.

Xing, C., Yun, F., Xiao-ping, C., & Xue-feng, Y. (2011). Risk Assessment of Disease of Niches’ Eaves in the Dazu Rock Carvings based on GIS. Procedia Environmental Sciences, 10, 2748–2753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proenv.2011.09.426