AWWA ACE71105

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the challenge of river basin planning. An example of optimization by the Murray Darling Basin Authority is presented, including project objectives: develop optimization capability for MSM-BIGMOD to assist with planning and operations; enable more rapid decisions; maximize the benefits of available river flows; and, transfer of optimization technology and skills to MDBA planners. Approach methodology included the following: Stage 1 - scoping study; Stage 2 - proof-of-concept study; and, Stage 3 - software provision. Genetic algorithm optimization technology is presented, along with challenges under climate change conditions. Includes table.