Abstract: Preemptive goal programming is applied to the real‐time, daily operation of multiple‐purpose, multiple‐reservoir systems. A significant advantage of the goal programming approach is that it may be based on physical operating ...

Abstract: Existence of several problems associated with the optimization of real‐time operations of reservoir systems is demonstrated. The first problem presented is due to the use of imperfect streamflow (inflow to the reservoir) ...

Abstract: An implicitly stochastic optimization scheme previously described in the literature is extended to consider multiple reservoir systems. The scheme comprises a three‐step cyclic procedure that attempts to improve the initial ...

Abstract: A multi‐objective linear program is developed to study the operation of a metropolitan water supply system during drought. The Indianapolis Water Company is used as a case study. Twelve pressure districts, three reservoirs, ...

Abstract: A significant amount of research during the past few years has focused on the application of expert systems technology to problems of water resources management. While these investigations have led to speculation as to the ...

Abstract: Simulation models have been used successfully in many engineering applications, and their use has expanded and matured in recent years in concert with the evolution of new, more powerful computers. Among the more promising ...

Abstract: The potential threats to U.S. water supply systems have changed fundamentally in the past 4 years. Prior to 2001, the major threats were natural causes, accidents, and some malicious behavior by a small group of individuals. ...

Abstract: The lower Colorado River system, which is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation (BuRec), comprises three major dams (Hoover, Davis, and Parker). There is a significant hydroelectric capacity in the southwestern system, but ...