USGS Optimization Training
Resources
People - The following USGS scientists led an applied ground-water optimization study.
| Name | Agency | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow, Paul Hydrologist |
WSC, Northborough, MA | pbarlow@usgs.gov | (508) 490-5070 |
| Bexfield, Laura Hydrologist |
WSC, Albuquerque, NM | bexfield@usgs.gov | (505) 830-7972 |
| Czarnecki, John Hydrologist |
WSC, Little Rock, AR | jczarnec@usgs.gov | (501) 228-3617 |
| Danskin, Wes Research Hydrologist |
WSC, San Diego, CA | wdanskin@usgs.gov | (619) 225-6132 |
| Nishikawa, Tracy Research Hydrologist |
WSC, San Diego, CA | tnish@usgs.gov | (619) 225-6148 |
| Reichard, Eric Research Hydrologist |
WSC, San Diego, CA | egreich@usgs.gov | (619) 225-6134 |
| Tiedeman, Claire Research Hydrologist |
HQ WSC, Menlo Park, CA | tiedeman@usgs.gov | (650) 329-4583 |
| Wagner, Brian Research Hydrologist |
HQ WSC, Menlo Park, CA | bjwagner@usgs.gov | (650) 329-4567 |
| Walker, John Research Hydrologist |
WSC, Middleton, WI | jfwalker@usgs.gov | (608) 821-3853 |
Computer Codes
| Software | Website | General characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| AMPL | www.ampl.com | Linear, nonlinear, mixed integer problems. Easy setup and use. |
| Excel Solver | www.solver.com | Linear, nonlinear, mixed integrer problems. Add in to Excel with upgraded capabilities. |
| GAMS | www.gams.com | Linear, nonlinear, mixed integer problems. Easy setup and modification. Available on most platforms. |
| LINDO | www.lindo.com | Linear, nonlinear, integer problems. Various products. What's Best! uses Excel. |
| MINOS | http://www.sbsi-sol-optimize.com/asp/sol_product_minos.htm | Linear and nonlinear. FORTRAN code. MPS input. Solver used in GAMS and AMPL. |
| MODFLOW GWM | http://water.usgs.gov/nrp/gwsoftware/gwm/gwm.html | Linear and quadratic problems. Works with MODFLOW. |
Questions about Optimal Basin Management? Please contact Wes Danskin (email: wdanskin@usgs.gov or send a letter). 619.225.6132
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