Mathematical models for water management systems [ 2005-01-01 - 2007-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Andrew Metcalfe (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof John Boland (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Philip Howlett (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Peter Adamson (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Mathematical models for water management systems. The Australian community is currently talking about schemes to return water to the Murray-Darling river system to combat increased salinity and dramatically reduced river flow. Many believe that vastly improved water management policies are essential to maintain agricultural well-being in Australia. Salinity and water quality depend directly on flow rates and are also important in smaller catchments. In this study we will use statistical rainfall models and stochastic dynamic programming to find practical water management policies that minimise the risk to water supply. We will develop an interactive simulation and management tool using a modern computer graphics package.

Funding Amount $253,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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