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Within the past decade, the planning and management of water-resource systems have been approached through the framework of systems analysis which is characterized by the interacting and complimentary roles of economics, engineering and hydrology. This approach has introduced new computational and mathematical techniques, involved in such procedures as optimization and simulation, into the water-resource field. Systems analysis of large- scale water-resource systems is based on mathematical models to extend the usefulness of existing data related to physical, chemical, biological, social and economic phenomena. The increasing use of systems analysis is linked closely to developments in the capabilities of high-speed, large-memory digital computers. Although systems analysis and computer applications are independent, computers are being used more extensively to assess larger ranges of feasible alternative schemes in the development of water resources.
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Matalas, N.C. (1969). Systems Analysis in Water-Resources Investigations. In: Merriam, D.F. (eds) Computer Applications in the Earth Sciences. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-8633-3_9
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