USGS Optimization Training
USGS Optimization Studies
| Study area | Objective | Constraints | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | Maximize change in storage | Pumpage | Bexfield, L.M., Danskin, W.R., and McAda, D.P., 2004, Simulation-optimization approach to management of ground-water resources in the Albuquerque area, New Mexico, 2006 through 2040: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5140, 82 p. |
| Atlantic Coast | Barlow, P.M., 2003, Ground water in freshwater-saltwater environments of the Atlantic Coast, U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1262, 113 p. | ||
| Los Angeles, CA | Reichard, E.G., Land, Michael, Crawford, S.M., Johnson, Tyler, Everett, R.R., Kulshan, T.V., Ponti, D.J., Halford, K.J., Johnson, T.A., Paybins, K.S., and Nishikawa, Tracy, 2003, Geohydrology, geochemistry, and ground-water simulation-optimization of the Central and West Coast Basins, Los Angeles County, California: U. S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 03-4065, 184 p. | ||
| Mississippi River, AR | Czarnecki, J.B., Clark, B.R., and Stanton, G.P., 2003, Conjunctive-use optimization model of the Mississippi River Valley alluvial aquifer of southeastern Arkansas: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 03-4233, 26 p. | ||
| Regional Aquifers | Regulate streamflow | Barlow, P.M., 2005, Use of Simulation-Optimization Modeling to Assess Regional Ground-Water Systems, U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2005-3095, 4p., ill. | |
| San Bernardino, CA | Minimize pumpage | Depth to ground-water level | Danskin, W.R., and J.R. Freckleton, 1992, Groundwater-flow modeling and optimization techniques applied to high ground-water problems in San Bernardino, California, in Selected papers in the hydrologic sciences , S. Subitzky (ed.), U.S. Geological Survey Water-Supply Paper 2340, 165-177p. |
| Santa Barbara, CA | Minimize cost of desalination plant | Water supply | Nishikawa, Tracy, 1998, A simulation-optimization model for water-resources management, Santa Barbara, California., U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Investigations Report, 97-4246, 99 p. |
| Big River area, RI | Granato, G.E., and Barlow, P.M., 2005, Effects of alternative instream-flow criteria and water-supply demands on ground-water development options in the Big River area, Rhode Island: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5301, 110 p. | ||
| Lower Fox River Communities, WI | Walker, J.F., Saad, D.A., and Krohelski, J.T., 1998, Optimization of ground-water withdrawal in the Lower Fox River communities, Wisconsin: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 97-4218, 24 p. |
Questions about Optimal Basin Management? Please contact Wes Danskin (email: wdanskin@usgs.gov or send a letter). 619.225.6132
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