ANN-GA-based model for multiple objective management of coastal aquifers

Bhattacharja, Rajib Kumar, and Datta, Bithin (2009) ANN-GA-based model for multiple objective management of coastal aquifers. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 135 (5). pp. 314-322.

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Abstract

A linked simulation-optimization model using artificial neural networks ANNs and genetic algorithms GAs is developed for deriving multiple objective management strategies for coastal aquifers. The GA-based optimization approach is especially suitable for externally linking a numerical simulation model within the optimization model. However, the solution of a linked simulation-optimization model is computationally intensive, as a very large number of iterations between the optimization and the simulation models are necessary to arrive at an optimal management strategy. Computational efficiency and feasibility for such linked models can be enhanced by simplifying the simulation process by an approximation. A possible approach for such approximation is the use of an ANN model. In this paper, an ANN model is developed initially as an approximate simulator of the three-dimensional density dependent flow and transport processes in a coastal aquifer. A simulation-optimization model is then developed by linking the ANN model with a GA-based optimization model for solving multiple objective saltwater management problems. The performance of the optimization models is evaluated using an illustrative study area. For comparison of the solution results, a multiple objective management model is also solved using embedded formulation and classical nonlinear optimization technique. The comparison of results shows potential feasibility of the proposed methodology in solving multiple objective management model for coastal aquifers.

Item ID: 9384
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1943-5452
Keywords: groundwater management; salt water intrusion; optimization; neural networks; aquifers; multiple objective analysis
Date Deposited: 14 Apr 2010 03:00
FoR Codes: 09 ENGINEERING > 0905 Civil Engineering > 090509 Water Resources Engineering @ 50%
09 ENGINEERING > 0907 Environmental Engineering > 090702 Environmental Engineering Modelling @ 50%
SEO Codes: 96 ENVIRONMENT > 9606 Environmental and Natural Resource Evaluation > 960604 Environmental Management Systems @ 50%
96 ENVIRONMENT > 9606 Environmental and Natural Resource Evaluation > 960699 Environmental and Natural Resource Evaluation not elsewhere classified @ 25%
96 ENVIRONMENT > 9605 Ecosystem Assessment and Management > 960506 Ecosystem Assessment and Management of Fresh, Ground and Surface Water Environments @ 25%
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