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Systems Approach to Management of Disasters

Methods and Applications

By: Slobodan P. Simonovic

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Systems Approach to Management of Disasters

Methods and Applications

By: Slobodan P. Simonovic

The main goal of this text is to introduce the systems approach to disasters management community as an alternative approach that can provide support for interdisciplinary activities involved in the management of disasters. The systems approach draws on the fields of operations research and economics to create skills in solving complex management problems. The text is organized into four parts. Part I provides an introductory discussion of disaster management including an overview of the main terms used. Part II is devoted to the introduction of systems theory, mathematical formalization and classification of methods. The material presented in this section should be of practical relevance during the process of selecting an appropriate tool for the solution of a problem. Part III is technical in nature, providing a simulation approach and a detailed description of system dynamics simulation. This section details two areas of application: flood evacuation simulation, and disaster risk assessment. Part IV ends with a chapter covering steps to improve disaster management. Finally parts of the book can be used as a tool for specialized short courses for practitioners. For example a course on 'System analysis for emergency management optimization' could be based on Chapters 3, 4 and parts of Chapter 6. Included in the book is a CD with three computer programs Vensim PLE, LINPRO, and COMPRO. Vensim PLE (Personal Learning Edition) is state-of-the-art simulation software used for the implementation of system dynamics simulation. The other two programs are: LINPRO, a linear programming optimization tool; and COMPRO, for the implementation of the multi-objective analysis tool of compromise programming.

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Managing Water Resources

Methods and Tools for a Systems Approach

By: Slobodan P. Simonović

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Managing Water Resources

Methods and Tools for a Systems Approach

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First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Managing Water Resources

Methods and Tools for a Systems Approach

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Methods and Tools for a Systems Approach

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This book bridges disciplines, previously confined to specialist journal publications, by providing a comprehensive overview of the systems analysis application to water resources. It is ideal for Masters-level courses in Water Resources Engineering where modern management techniques of optimization and modelling are highly important in the strategic management of a vital resource.' - Derek Clarke, University of Southampton, UK 'The great novelty of this book is that it presents in detail how fuzzy-set theory can be used in water resource system management. The author was one of the pioneers who opened up this new field and is considered to be one of the greatest experts in it.' - Rodolfo Soncini Sessa, Politecnico di Milano, Italy Water resources management is increasingly interdisciplinary and must take into account complex socioeconomic factors and environmental variables. This book describes the 'systems approach' and its application to contemporary water resources management, focusing on three main sets of tools: simulation, optimization and multi-objective analysis. This approach is presented within the context of sustainable planning and development under conditions of uncertainty. Managing Water Resources: Methods and Tools for a Systems Approach introduces system dynamic simulation as a tool for integrated modelling and contains coverage of the use of fuzzy sets for incorporating objective and subjective uncertainties. The book combines theory with many practical examples, as well as including programs and exercises on downloadable resources. It comprises both an advanced text for students of water resources and civil or environmental engineering and a practical guide for professionals. Published jointly with UNESCO and International Hydrological Programme

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Floods in a Changing Climate

Risk Management

By: Slobodan P. Simonović

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Floods in a Changing Climate

Risk Management

By: Slobodan P. Simonović

Flood risk management is presented in this book as a framework for identifying, assessing and prioritizing climate-related risks and developing appropriate adaptation responses. Rigorous assessment is employed to determine the available probabilistic and fuzzy set-based analytic tools, when each is appropriate and how to apply them to practical problems. Academic researchers in the fields of hydrology, climate change, environmental science and policy and risk assessment, and professionals and policy-makers working in hazard mitigation, water resources engineering and environmental economics, will find this an invaluable resource. This volume is the fourth in a collection of four books on flood disaster management theory and practice within the context of anthropogenic climate change. The others are: Floods in a Changing Climate: Extreme Precipitation by Ramesh Teegavarapu, Floods in a Changing Climate: Hydrologic Modeling by P. P. Mujumdar and D. Nagesh Kumar and Floods in a Changing Climate: Inundation Modelling by Giuliano Di Baldassarre.

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Managing Water Resources

Methods and Tools for a Systems Approach

By: Slobodan P. Simonović

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Methods and Tools for a Systems Approach

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First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Systems Approach to Management of Disasters

Methods and Applications

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Floods in a Changing Climate

Risk Management

By: Slobodan P. Simonović

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Risk Management

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Provides a flood risk-management framework for identifying and assessing climate-related risks and developing adaptation responses, for academic researchers and professionals.

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Systems Approach to Management of Disasters

Systems Approach to Management of Disasters

Managing Water Resources

Managing Water Resources

Managing Water Resources

Managing Water Resources

Floods in a Changing Climate

Floods in a Changing Climate

Managing Water Resources

Managing Water Resources

Systems Approach to Management of Disasters

Systems Approach to Management of Disasters

Managing Water Resources

Managing Water Resources

Floods in a Changing Climate

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