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This report presents a structured approach for applying prescriptive (optimization) and descriptive (simulation) models to help identify alternative operational strategies. As part of this process, a method to quantify objectives for different water uses without a complete economic analysis is presented. Quantifying each water use objective requires adoption of a numerical scale to provide an indicator for measuring the effectiveness of alternative operational strategies. This indicator of effectiveness is necessary to analytically compare different operational strategies. The technique shown allows representation of water values through relative unit costs according to value categories set by the interest groups. To demonstrate the modeling approach and test the methodology for quantifying objectives, a single reservoir system is analyzed according to the procedures advocated. The advantages and difficulties of applying this optimization-simulation approach to help resolve conflict are discussed. |
