Analytical model for establishing water resources development priorities
Thesis/Dissertation
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OSTI ID:6957360
A model is designed to assist state decision makers in establishing priorities among the water resources development projects competing for fund allocation. A ranking procedure is devised to permit the simultaneous consideration of a multitude of different types of competing projects. Three scoring models are presented by incorporating 18 evaluating factors and their assigned weights, through both a single and double index approach, so that the priority ranking can be derived unbiasedly, comprehensively, and consistently. The evaluating factors recognize demand and deficiencies, as well as health concerns, environmental impacts, continuity considerations, socioeconomic consequences, and local political reactions. Projects are functionally categorized into three groups, namely, reservoirs and channelizations, water treatment facilities, and water storage, pumping, and distribution systems. Twenty utility graphs and 45 utility equations are developed to quantitatively assess the evaluating factors. Results indicate that the model is capable of prioritizing projects without interference due to project type or size.
- Research Organization:
- Oklahoma Univ., Norman (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6957360
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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