Research Reports from the Department of Operations
Document Type
Report
Publication Date
10-1-1969
Abstract
This article discusses the complexity of water resource systems and the interdisciplinary nature of addressing their associated challenges. It emphasizes the subjective nature of defining such systems, as perspectives differ across disciplines (engineering, economics, law, etc.) and geographical contexts (humid versus arid regions). Large-scale water resource problems, particularly multi-purpose regional systems, are characterized by their complexity, often requiring advanced analytical tools from systems engineering and operations research for optimal solutions. Key approaches to solving these large-scale problems include approximation, abstraction, and hierarchical or multilevel methods, each with distinct techniques for simplifying and coordinating system components. These methodologies help address complex issues such as reservoir management, pollution control, and regional water planning.
Keywords
Operations research, Water resources development--Planning, Water-supply engineering, Systems engineering, Reservoirs--Management, Water quality management, Environmental engineering
Publication Title
Technical Memorandums from the Department of Operations, School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
Issue
Technical memorandum no. 158
Rights
This work is in the public domain and may be freely downloaded for personal or academic use
Recommended Citation
Esogbue, Augustine O., "Mathematical Programming, Computers and Large Scale Water Resource Systems" (1969). Research Reports from the Department of Operations. 286.
https://commons.case.edu/wsom-ops-reports/286