International symposium on uncertainties in hydrologic and water resource systems

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 UTC 1972

OSTI ID:6372868

Of central interest in the symposium is the role (advantages and limitations) of the decision sciences in evaluating uncertainties inherent in water resource plans, designs, investments, and operations. Included is the interface between water resource management/society/nature/man. Considered in the symposium are uncertainties in regional planning, urban water management, flood control, water supply, environmental quality management (in relation to water resources) and other relevant areas of water management. Externalities in space and time are of prime importance. Implied is the need to evaluate in a management framework the role of uncertainties in description and modeling of watersheds, porous media, streams, lakes, and relevant ecologic factors including various interfaces (such as surface water, ground water, plant-soil water, and water-atmosphere). Specifically, scientific and socio-economic worth of data and models is emphasized during the symposium, including the complementary effects of time, technology and budgetary constraints in reaching decisions, and in designing collection networks for hydrologic and water resource data (including socio-economic). Volumes 1 and 2 of the proceedings include those papers received in time for photo-offset printing before the symposium.

• OSTI ID: 6372868
• Report Number(s): CONF-721248-P2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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