The Open Fuels & Energy Science Journal

2015, 8 : 341-345
Published online 2015 November 3. DOI: 10.2174/1876973X01508010341
Publisher ID: TOEFJ-8-341

Assessment of Water Resources Carrying Capacity Based on Principal Component Analysis in Handan City

Ji Weizhuo and Wang Yongqin
Handan College, Handan, Hebei Province, 056005, China.

ABSTRACT

The carrying capacity of water resources is the important indicator of sustainable development of the nature, economy and society. The aim of researching is to solve the contradiction between the present water resources carrying capacity and the load of water resources carrying capacity. Applying principal component method to evaluate water resources carrying capacity in Handan City according to indicators from 2006 to 2012, this paper analysis the reason for the carrying capacity of water resources changing to find out the main influencing factors. It is useful for policy-makers, environment protection and sustainable utilization of water resources.

Keywords:

Handan city, principal component analysis, visual analysis, water resources carrying capacity.