Optimal Allocation of Water Resources in an Input-Output Framework: User's Manual

摘要

Planner oriented instructions are given for the use of a methodology for the optimal allocation of water resources in a region. The methodology uses a piecewise quadratic programming approach in an input-output framework to model the highly interdependent hydrologic processes governing the distribution and movement of water in natural systems. The methodology is general and applicable to a variety of situations so that the planner can formulate his particular problem. The model is designed to integrate the input-output description of a regional water resource system with the appropriate optimization approach and can handle a variety of cases such as: (1) single or multiperiod allocations, (2) minimization of expcted or uncertain costs, and (3) power costs functions or simple linear or quadratic cost functions. A flow chart of the model describes the steps to be taken by the user as well as the model operations. A highly simplified conceptualization of the Cache la Poudre River basin in northern Colorado is used to illustrate the mathematical formulation of a planning problem and the computerized solution of the problem.