Water Resources Management and Supporting Analytical Techniques
Author: Waterloopkundig Laboratorium (Delft, Netherlands)
Publisher:
Published: 1987
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13:
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Statistical Methods in Water Resources
Author: D.R. Helsel
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 1993-03-03
Total Pages: 539
ISBN-13: 0080875084
DOWNLOAD EBOOKData on water quality and other environmental issues are being collected at an ever-increasing rate. In the past, however, the techniques used by scientists to interpret this data have not progressed as quickly. This is a book of modern statistical methods for analysis of practical problems in water quality and water resources.The last fifteen years have seen major advances in the fields of exploratory data analysis (EDA) and robust statistical methods. The 'real-life' characteristics of environmental data tend to drive analysis towards the use of these methods. These advances are presented in a practical and relevant format. Alternate methods are compared, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each as applied to environmental data. Techniques for trend analysis and dealing with water below the detection limit are topics covered, which are of great interest to consultants in water-quality and hydrology, scientists in state, provincial and federal water resources, and geological survey agencies.The practising water resources scientist will find the worked examples using actual field data from case studies of environmental problems, of real value. Exercises at the end of each chapter enable the mechanics of the methodological process to be fully understood, with data sets included on diskette for easy use. The result is a book that is both up-to-date and immediately relevant to ongoing work in the environmental and water sciences.
Actor Analysis for Water Resources Management
Author: Leon Hermans
Publisher: Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9059720911
DOWNLOAD EBOOKActor analysis offers a potentially promising tool to support water experts, as it can be used to investigate the multi-actor policy making setting in which water experts find themselves. This is likely to help water experts design and execute analyses that are relevant to policy makers. Actor analysis for water resources management provides insight into how actor analysis is done in practice. A model-based approach for actor analysis is developed and its use is described for cases in Egypt, Turkey, the Netherlands and the Philippines. The results of these four cases are used to examine to what extent actor analysis lives up to its promise for water experts. The findings shed light on the use of actor analysis in practice and its potential to help water experts in their interactions with policy makers. Policy analysts and water experts alike may find the guidelines on executing an actor analysis valuable, and the examples of applications inspiring to their daily tasks
Essential Tools for Water Resources Analysis, Planning, and Management
Author: Omid Bozorg-Haddad
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-05-25
Total Pages: 343
ISBN-13: 9813342951
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book describes concepts and tools needed for water resources management, including methods for modeling, simulation, optimization, big data analysis, data mining, remote sensing, geographical information system, game theory, conflict resolution, System dynamics, agent-based models, multiobjective, multicriteria, and multiattribute decision making and risk and uncertainty analysis, for better and sustainable management of water resources and consumption, thus mitigating the present and future global water shortage crisis. It presents the applications of these tools through case studies which demonstrate its benefits of proper management of water resources systems. This book acts as a reference for students, professors, industrial practitioners, and stakeholders in the field of water resources and hydrology.
Water Resources Management VIII
Author: C.A. Brebbia
Publisher: WIT Press
Published: 2015-06-15
Total Pages: 583
ISBN-13: 1845649605
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWater Resources Management VIII contains papers presented at the eighth conference in a biennial series organised by the Wessex Institute. First held in 2001, the Conference includes the work of scientists, practitioners and other experts regarding the sustainable management of water resources. It is predicted that population growth and irregular precipitation due to climate change may lead to more restrict ed access to water in certain regions of the world. The problem will be aggravated by human activities that affect the quality of available water. In order to improve strategies for dealing with a scarcity of potable water, it is important to review and compare the performance of current technologies and practices in order to select those that will provide the most effective approaches. It is also important that technologies and practices be able to respond with agility to changing conditions. New ways of thinking are required in order to successfully predict future trends and prepare adequate sustainable solutions. The papers included in this book cover such topics as: Water Management and Planning; Water Rights and Accessibility; Water Markets and Policies; Climate Change; Irrigation; Urban Water Management; Hydraulic Engineering; Water Quality; Pollution Contaminants and Control; River Basin Management; Flood Risk Management; Geo-politics of Water; Water Resources and Economics; Governance and Regulations; Desalination; Water Services.
Analytic Hierarchy Process - Models, Methods, Concepts, and Applications
Author: Antonella Petrillo
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2023-07-12
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 1837695415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnalytic Hierarchy Process is one of the most widely known and applied multi-criteria decision-making methodologies worldwide. Its potential to analyze complex decision-making problems is enormous. This makes the methodology a very flexible "tool" that can be applied in various scenarios (social, engineering, economic, political, environmental, location, market share, etc.). The idea of the book is to present examples and case studies based on a rigorous scientific approach to Analytic Hierarchy Process. This book is intended to be a useful resource for anyone who deals with this issue.
Stakeholder-oriented Valuation to Support Water Resources Management Processes
Author: Leon Hermans
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9789251054772
DOWNLOAD EBOOKToday, raising capacity in water resources management entails supporting stakeholders and decision-makers to reach a common understanding on the priorities and necessary arrangements for sharing and allocating water-related goods and services. Valuation is central to this process, as setting priorities and making choices implies valuing certain uses and arrangements above others. Water valuation can help stakeholders to express the values that water-related goods and services represent to them. It also offers a means for conflict resolution and planning, informing stakeholders, supporting communication, and facilitating joint decision-making on priorities and specific actions. This report confronts concepts from the literature on water valuation with practical experiences from three local cases where an effort was made to embed existing valuation tools and methods in ongoing water resources management processes. It uses the lessons from this exploration to provide a first outline for a stakeholder-oriented water valuation process. This is expected to provide a useful starting point to help water professionals and policy-makers improve the use of water valuation as a means to support participatory processes of water resources management.
An Introduction to Water Management Techniques for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Published: 2023-09-28
Total Pages: 49
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in management of water resources. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, 2. ANALYTICAL METHODS IN MODELING FOR WATER MANAGEMENT, 3. METEOROLOGICAL FORECASTS USED IN WATER MANAGEMENT, 4. SIMPLIFIED ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES FOR ANALYZING RIVER RESPONSE, 5. LONG-RANGE PREDICTIONS OF STREAMFLOW, 6. LONG-RANGE ANALYSIS OF PROJECT REGULATION, 7. WATER QUALITY FORECASTING, 8. SPECIAL HYDROLOGIC ANALYSES.
Water Resources Research Catalog
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Publisher:
Published: 1966
Total Pages: 1464
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntegrated Urban Water Resources Management
Author: Petr Hlavinek
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2007-05-22
Total Pages: 339
ISBN-13: 1402046855
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrowing populations and rising standards of living exert stress on water supply and the quality of drinking water. This book presents aspects of challenges in the management of urban water resources, urban water supply, urban drainage and water bodies, wastewater treatment, security, and reuse. The book presents expert opinions which indicate that the way to deal with the current urban water management dilemmas is by integrated management and innovative delivery of water services.
