Title: Development of a groundwater level forecasting system for the optimal operation of a groundwater dam
Abstract: As an application of computer science technologies, a number of information systems are utilized for the sustainable development of water resources. Recently, groundwater dams have received consistent attention as alternative water supply systems with minimal environmental destruction. Since groundwater dams are constructed at the height close to sea level, optimal water pumping strategy based on accurate forecasting of ground water levels are critical to prevent seawater intrusion. However, there exist few methodologies that provide the operation guideline considering groundwater amount and quality. For this reason, the primary objective of this paper is to develop a new integrated forecasting system to provide a guideline of sustainable groundwater management. To achieve this objective, the main purpose of this paper is four-fold. First, we propose a new precipitation based period dividing algorithm (PPDA) as a way of effective forecasting with better accuracy. Second, we then propose an advanced forecasting system for groundwater levels using the response surface methodology (RSM). Third, we present a GUI-based prototype system with modules of data management, user-guided reliable forecasting, charting and exporting raw and result data, etc, for the real-time and optimal operation of groundwater dam. Finally, a numerical example is conducted for verification purposes.
Publication Year: 2007
Publication Date: 2007-04-15
Language: en
Type: article
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