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Jan 1, 2008

Design Optimization of River Sampling Network Using Genetic Algorithms

Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 134, Issue 1

Abstract

A methodology for determining the optimal spatial distribution of a river pollutant detection network using a geographic information system and genetic algorithms (GAs) is developed. Two case studies are investigated to evaluate the performance of the developed methodology: (1) a hypothesized river system consisting of only 11 reaches; (2) the Logan and Albert Rivers in Southeast Queensland. Plausible results are obtained, encouraging the possibility of applying GAs in designing a river monitoring network.

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The writers wish to express sincere gratitude to the referees for their helpful comments on shaping the paper.

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Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 134Issue 1January 2008
Pages: 83 - 87

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Received: Sep 9, 2005
Accepted: Jan 16, 2007
Published online: Jan 1, 2008
Published in print: Jan 2008

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Huei-Tau Ouyang
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, National Ilan Univ., 1, Sec.1, Shen-Lung Rd., Yilan City, Taiwan 26047. E-mail: [email protected]
Hsin Yu
Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, National Ilan Univ., 1, Sec.1, Shen-Lung Rd., Yilan City, Taiwan 26047. E-mail: [email protected]
Chin-Huang Lu
Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, National Ilan Univ., 1, Sec.1, Shen-Lung Rd., Yilan City, Taiwan 26047. E-mail: [email protected]
Yuan-Hong Luo
Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering, National Ilan Univ., 1, Sec.1, Shen-Lung Rd., Yilan City, Taiwan 26047. E-mail: [email protected]

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