The factor weights were determined using the pairwise function on IDRISI. For this MCE, the focus was on finding areas close to commercial districts and open areas. The barns became the least important function just to see if there would be a change in suitable areas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the map generated with the factors and constraints. There is no area of perfect suitability and the highest value that can be met is 42.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The map was rescaled to find the location of the highest suitability.