Optimal Groundwater Management Model for Coastal Regions Using Parallel Genetic Algorithm

  • Published : 2004.05.01

Abstract

A computer model is developed to assess optimal ground water pumping rates and optimal locations of wells in a coastal region. A sharp interface model is used to simulate the freshwater and salt water flows. Drawdown, upconing, saltwater intrusion and the contamination of well are considered in this model. A genetic algorithm with parallel processing is used to identify the optimal solution.

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