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A model for simulating the performance of rainwater harvesting systems is presented. The model explicitly takes into account the fluctuations in the rainfall. This is done using the techniques of Monte Carlo simulation. The model has found use in developing sustainable water resources for rural communities living in the arid and semi arid regions of the world.
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Lee, Michael D. and Visscher, Jan Teun (1992) Water Harvesting: A Guide for Planners and Project Managers, International Water and Sanitation Center, The Hague.
Binder, K. (ed) (1984) Application of the Monte Carlo Method, Springer Verlag, Berlin.
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Vikram Vyas obtained his undergraduate degrees from Delhi University and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. In 1990 he obtained his Ph. D in theoretical physics from Boston University, USA. He has done research and taught at the University of Wuppertal, Germany and at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA. His research interests have been focused on various aspects of numerical solution of Quantum field theories. At present he is working with the Ajit Foundation, Jaipur, India, as a scientist and Executive Director. His current research interests are in theoretical particle physics and on the application of methods of computational physics for modeling water and energy resources.
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Vyas, V. (1997). Monte-Carlo Simulation of Rainwater Harvesting Systems. In: Denzer, R., Swayne, D.A., Schimak, G. (eds) Environmental Software Systems. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-5041-2869-8_36
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