ABSTRACT Screening Optimization Model for Watershed-Based Management of
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@MISC{Mcgarity_abstractscreening,
author = {Arthur E. Mcgarity and Urban Runoff and Nonpoint Pollution},
title = {ABSTRACT Screening Optimization Model for Watershed-Based Management of},
year = {}
}
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Abstract
This report presents background, results, and details by task on an EPA funded project to develop an optimization model for cost-effective prioritization of nonpoint pollution reduction management practices in urban areas. The project builds on a model originally developed for the Pennsylvania coastal zone drainage which has, in this project, been evaluated and adapted for more widespread use in urban areas. The project accomplished the following five tasks: (1) evaluation of the model for adaptation to multiple nonpoint loading models and development of a generalized user interface to accommodate data inputs from a variety of sources, (2) selection of graphical and geographic interfaces (GUI and GIS) for the model and development of software components to link with these user interfaces, (3) development of guidance for calibration of subwatershed-level pollutantremoval/cost functions including theoretical refinements of the methodology and development of a curve fitting technique named BMPFIT, (4) evaluation of alternative optimization software suitable for solving the model and development of software components, named NPSOPT, necessary to translate input data and cost parameters into input files for the solver, and (5) integration of tasks (1) through (4) to generate an enhanced model for distribution and widespread application in urban watersheds as the modeling system named StormWISE. Project results are being disseminated through release of the software code in the public domain, open source mode on the accompanying CDROM, on the web site
Keyphrases
watershed-based management abstract screening optimization model user interface software component urban area web site curve fitting technique nonpoint loading model subwatershed-level pollutantremoval cost function modeling system alternative optimization software open source mode widespread use public domain geographic interface pennsylvania coastal zone drainage cost parameter enhanced model input file widespread application urban watershed theoretical refinement nonpoint pollution reduction management practice project result data input input data software code cost-effective prioritization optimization model
