Water Resources Systems Planning and Management - an introduction to methods, models and applications
New technologies, applications, exercises and graphics
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This book introduces the use of quantitative methods for identifying and evaluating alternative water resources management plans and policies. It can serve water resources engineers and planners as a useful guide. It presents ways of obtaining useful information for managing the world’s vital water resources.
The book builds on ‘Water Resources Systems Planning and Analysis’ by Loucks, Stedinger and Haith, published by Prentice Hall in 1981. It not only rigorously updates this text, but it also introduces new modelling methods and case studies. The graphics presented are innovative and in colour. The enclosed CD contains exercises, software and copies of all the figures and tables for use in presentations.
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All models discussed in this book are designed for application on microcomputers. The software used to illustrate the solutions to various linear and non-linear optimisation problems can be obtained free of charge and downloaded from the Internet. Commonly available spreadsheet software can also be used.
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How to get the book and CD
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The book can be ordered from the web-site of UNESCO-Publishing and from any of UNESCO’s distribution centers.
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The included CD and all its information (with all chapters, figures, tables, exercise files, software, etc.) can be shared freely, where appropriate referring to the source of the material.
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The book can also be downloaded. This includes the same information as the CD.
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Or smaller pieces:
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 rivers as transport routes
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Daniel P. Loucks
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University in the US. Loucks has been actively involved in both the development and application of water resources models for over four decades. As a consultant, he has advised leaders of regional water resources planning, development and management projects in five continents.
Eelco van Beek
Water resources specialist of the Fresh Water Systems group within WL | Delft Hydraulics, the Netherlands. Van Beek has been involved in river basin planning and management projects all over the world for over three decades. He is an expert in model software development and use. As a professor he headed the integrated water resources management program at the Technical University in Delft.
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