Document Type
Article
Volume
33
Publisher
Arkansas Water Resources Research Center
Publication Date
12-1985
Abstract
An interactive method is presented for modifying a mtltiobjective water resources planning strategy by changing constraining conditions on regional objectives and local variables. The method is illustrated by modifying a conjunctive use. sustained groundwater withdrawal strategy for minimizing the cost of meeting regional water demand on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. The strategy was developed using a model in which the finite difference form of the two-dimensional groundwater flow equation is embedded in an optimization process. The quadratic optimization is accomplished by utilizing the General Differential Algorithm to obtain values of drawdown. pumping. and recharge in each finite difference cell. Results from the formal cpt1mizetion process are submitted to a separate program for interactive evaluation and modification. The interactive algorithm applies the constraint method and constrained derivatives of the objective function to develop the noninferior solution and tradeoff functions. The modification procedure is extended to determining the influence on the regional objectives for repeated changes in several local decision variables.
Recommended Citation
Killian, P. and R.C. Peralta. 1985. Interactive modification of quadratic multiobjective water resources planning strategies. Miscellaneous Publication No. 33, Arkansas Water Resources Research Center, Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 28 p.
