Research Article
Nov 1978
Information Requirements for Improving Hydropower
Publication: Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 104, Issue 1
Abstract
A method of analysis is described with the objective of determining how (and whether) aerospace derived information system technology can effectively increase hydropower production. The increase in annual hydropower benefits is derived from more accurate reservoir inflow forecasting based upon the use of new or improved sensors and satellite data relay systems. Sensitivity analyses are presented for watershed parameters imbedded in conceptual watershed models. Results are related to hydropower production and sensor requirements via a reservoir optimization model to establish information system requirements. A numerical example is presented using a typical multiple purpose reservoir system located in northern California.
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Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 104 • Issue 1 • November 1978
Pages: 139 - 156
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© 1978 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Nov 1978
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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William W-G. Yeh, AM.ASCE
Prof., Engrg. Systems Dept., Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Calif
Leonard Becker
Asst. Research Engr., Engrg. Systems Dept., Univ. of California, Los Angeles, Calif
Robert L. Sohn
Project Mgr., Systems Analysis Section, Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech., Pasadena, Calif
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