Evaluating Sensitivity of Hydraulic Control Optimization Models

by David P. Ahlfeld, Univ of Connecticut, Storrs, United States,
Jonathan D. Dombek, Univ of Connecticut, Storrs, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Water Policy and Management: Solving the Problems

Abstract:

Sensitivity of hydraulic control optimization models to variation in gradient constraints is examined. Monte Carlo simulation is used in conjunction with repeated optimization runs to examine the sensitivity issue. Results are presented which indicate the level of location robustness as a function of level of variability.

Subject Headings: Hydraulic models | Sensitivity analysis | Optimization models | Monte Carlo method | Groundwater pollution | Hydraulic gradients | Hydraulics

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