Development of inductive receiving water model for application in TMDLs

Mohammad Tufail, Lindell Ormsbee

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Abstract

Various receiving water models, such as HSPF, WASP5, and CE-QUAL are frequently used in the development of TMDLs, especially in the context of nutrient loadings and DO impacts. In most cases, such models can be extremely data intensive and difficult to use. This paper will discuss the development of two inductive models for DO response to nutrient loadings and its application in the development of a nutrient TMDL for the DO impaired Beargrass Creek in Louisville Kentucky. The associated models were developed using two separate AI modeling techniques: artificial neural networks and genetic programming/genetic algorithms. Data for use in constructing the two models was obtained from continuous water quality monitors that were strategically placed in the downstream reaches of the watershed as well as other discrete sampling for water quality constituents. Modeling of the system response was complicated by backwater effects from the Ohio River. The paper discusses the utility and advantages of use of inductive approach when adequate data sets are readily available. Copyright ASCE 2005.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWorld Water Congress 2005
Subtitle of host publicationImpacts of Global Climate Change - Proceedings of the 2005 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress
Pages269
Number of pages1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress - Anchorage, AK, United States
Duration: May 15 2005May 19 2005

Publication series

NameWorld Water Congress 2005: Impacts of Global Climate Change - Proceedings of the 2005 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress

Conference

Conference2005 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnchorage, AK
Period5/15/055/19/05

Keywords

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Artificial neural networks
  • Deductive models
  • Genetic algorithms
  • Inductive models
  • Receiving water model
  • Total maximum daily load

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Water Science and Technology

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