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    The Arizona Water Commission's Central Arizona Project Water Allocation Model System

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    Author
    Briggs, Philip C.
    Affiliation
    Arizona Water Commission, Phoenix, Arizona
    Issue Date
    1977-04-16
    Keywords
    Hydrology -- Arizona.
    Water resources development -- Arizona.
    Hydrology -- Southwestern states.
    Water resources development -- Southwestern states.
    Water management (Applied)
    Water allocation (Policy)
    Computer models
    Model studies
    Statistical models
    Linear programming
    Administration
    Central Arizona Project
    Arizona
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    This article is part of the Hydrology and Water Resources in Arizona and the Southwest collections. Digital access to this material is made possible by the Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science and the University of Arizona Libraries. For more information about items in this collection, contact anashydrology@gmail.com.
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    Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science
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    Hydrology and Water Resources in Arizona and the Southwest
    Abstract
    The purpose and operation of the Central Arizona Project water allocation model system are described, based on a system analysis approach developed over the past 30 years into an interdisciplinary science for the study and resolution of complex technical management problems. The system utilizes mathematical and other simulation models designed for computer operations to effectively solve such problems as the CAP faces including those concerned with social and economic considerations. The model is composed of two major components: (1) a linear program designed to determine the optimal allocation of all sources of water to all demands and, (2) a hydrologic simulator capable of reflecting the impact of distribution alternatives on per-unit cost of delivery. The model, currently being use, has substantially contributed to a greater understanding of water usage potential in Arizona.
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