Dynamic Programming Based Operation of Reservoirs
Dynamic Programming Based Operation of Reservoirs

Author: K. D. W. Nandalal

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-05-10

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1139464957

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Dynamic programming is a method of solving multi-stage problems in which decisions at one stage become the conditions governing the succeeding stages. It can be applied to the management of water reservoirs, allowing them to be operated more efficiently. This is one of the few books dedicated solely to dynamic programming techniques used in reservoir management. It presents the applicability of these techniques and their limits on the operational analysis of reservoir systems. The dynamic programming models presented in this book have been applied to reservoir systems all over the world, helping the reader to appreciate the applicability and limits of these models. The book also includes a model for the operation of a reservoir during an emergency situation. This volume will be a valuable reference to researchers in hydrology, water resources and engineering, as well as professionals in reservoir management.

Application of the Systems Approach to the Management of Complex Water Systems
Application of the Systems Approach to the Management of Complex Water Systems

Author: Slobodan P. Simonovic

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2020-12-23

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 3039437690

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During the past five decades, we have witnessed a tremendous evolution in water resource system management. Three characteristics of this evolution are of particular note: First, the application of the systems approach to complex water management problems has been established as one of the most important advances in the field of water resource management. Second, the past five decades have brought a remarkable transformation of attitude in the water resource management community towards environmental concerns and action to address these concerns. Third, applying the principles of sustainability to water resource decision-making requires major changes in the objectives on which decisions are based, and an understanding of the complicated inter-relationships between existing ecological, economic, and social factors. The Special Issue includes 15 contributions that offer insights into contemporary problems, approaches, and issues related to the management of complex water resources systems. It will be presumptuous to say that these 15 contributions characterize the success or failure of the systems approach to support water resources decision-making. However, these contributions offer interesting lessons from current experiences and highlight possible future work.

Optimal Control of Hydrosystems
Optimal Control of Hydrosystems

Author: Larry W. Mays

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1351083651

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"Combines the hydraulic simulation of physical processes with mathematical programming and differential dynamic programming techniques to ensure the optimization of hydrosystems. Presents the principles and methodologies for systems and optimal control concepts; features differential dynamic programming in developing models and solution algorithms for groundwater, real-time flood and sediment control of river-reservoir systems, and water distribution systems operations, as well as bay and estuary freshwater inflow reservoir oprations; and more."

System Identification, Environmental Modelling, and Control System Design
System Identification, Environmental Modelling, and Control System Design

Author: Liuping Wang

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-10-20

Total Pages: 653

ISBN-13: 0857299743

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This book is dedicated to Prof. Peter Young on his 70th birthday. Professor Young has been a pioneer in systems and control, and over the past 45 years he has influenced many developments in this field. This volume comprises a collection of contributions by leading experts in system identification, time-series analysis, environmetric modelling and control system design – modern research in topics that reflect important areas of interest in Professor Young’s research career. Recent theoretical developments in and relevant applications of these areas are explored treating the various subjects broadly and in depth. The authoritative and up-to-date research presented here will be of interest to academic researcher in control and disciplines related to environmental research, particularly those to with water systems. The tutorial style in which many of the contributions are composed also makes the book suitable as a source of study material for graduate students in those areas.

Drought: Research and Science-Policy Interfacing
Drought: Research and Science-Policy Interfacing

Author: Joaquin Andreu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2015-02-12

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 1315687224

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Droughts occur in arid and semi-arid areas of the world, but also in humid areas, and can develop over short periods (flash drought) or longer periods (seasons/decades). Even though progress has been made, it remains difficult to adequately characterize, monitor, forecast and manage droughts, due to their multi-faceted nature.Usually, drought does