Application of Geographical Information Systems and Soft Computation Techniques in Water and Water Based Renewable Energy Problems

This book highlights the application of geographical information system (GIS) and nature-based algorithms to solve the problems of water and water-based renewable energy resources. The irregularity in availability of resources and inefficiency in utilization of the available resources have reduced the potentiality of water and water-based renewable energy resources. In the recent years, various soft computation methods (SCM) along with GIS were adopted to solve critical problems. The present book collects various studies where many SCM were used along with GIS to provide a solution for optimal utilization of the natural resources for satisfying the basic needs of the population as well as fulfilling their burgeoning energy demand. The articles depict innovative application of soft computation techniques to identify the root cause and to mitigate the uncertainty for optimal utilization of the available water resources. The advantage of SCM and GIS was used to maximize the utilization of water resources under cost and time constraints in face of climatic abnormalities and effect of rapid urbanization. The case studies were divided into two parts: water-based problems and water-based renewable energy problems. Part I deals with solving the problems of the “resource”, and Part II includes the studies which maximize the efficiency of the resource utilization process.

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