Research Article

Comprehensive Utilization Pattern of the Bohai Rim Coastline Using the Restrictive Composite Index Method

Table 1

Classification values and weights of the suitability indexes.

Primary indexSecondary indexAssigned value (X)SuitabilityWeight (W)

A1 coastline typeB1 artificial5Moderate0.0752
B2 rocky, B3 sandy, B4 slit/muddy, B5 estuary3Low
B6 biological1None

A2 water qualityB7 class I, B8 class II7High0.0178
B9 class III, B10 class IV5Moderate
B11 below class IV3Low

A3 coastline development intensityB12 heavily developed7High0.0495
B13 moderately developed5Moderate
B14 slightly developed3Low
B15 undeveloped1None

A4 functional zoning of marine areaB16 industrial and urban7High0.1427
B17 mineral and energy, B18 ports and transports5Moderate
B19 agricultural and fishery, B20 special use, B21 touristic and recreational3Low
B22 protected area, B23 reserved area1None

A5 coastal development planningB24 industrial development7High0.1472
B25 ecocity5Moderate
B26 coastal tourism3Low

A6 protection status of marine areaB27 protection pilot zone, B28 moderate utilization zone, B29 ecological and resource restoration zone3Low0.2753
B30 buffer zone, B31 core area, B32 key protection zone, B33 reserved area1None

A7 regional sea-use planningB34 constructional7High0.1472
B35 agricultural reclamation5Moderate

A8 use of marine areaB36 reclamation7High0.1451
B37 industrial, B38 transportation5Moderate
B39 salt industry, B40 fishery3Low
B41 tourism and recreation, B42 special use1None