Fundamentals of Water Availability Modeling with WRAP, 6th Edition
Abstract
Water resources development, water allocation, and river/reservoir system operations are simulated with the Water Rights Analysis Package (WRAP) using sequences of historical naturalized stream flows and reservoir surface net evaporation less precipitation rates to represent river basin hydrology. The generalized simulation modeling system is used to assess hydrologic and institutional water availability and reliability in satisfying requirements for environmental instream flows, water supply diversions, hydroelectric energy generation, and reservoir storage. Flood control reservoir operations may also be modeled. Salinity simulation capabilities are provided. Basin-wide impacts of water resources development projects and changes in water use and management practices are evaluated. The model is generalized for application to any river/reservoir/water-use system, with input datasets being developed for the particular river basin or multiple-basin region of concern.
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Wurbs, Ralph A. (2011). Fundamentals of Water Availability Modeling with WRAP, 6th Edition. Texas Water Resources Institute. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /191019.