Stochastic and Statistical Methods in Hydrology and Environmental Engineering [electronic resource] : Effective Environmental Management for Sustainable Development /

In this landmark set of papers, experts from around the world present the latest and most promising approaches to both the theory and practice of effective environmental management. To achieve sustainable development, organizations and individual citizens must comply with environmental laws and regulations. Accordingly, a major contribution of this book is the presentation of original techniques for designing effective environmental policies, regulations, inspection precedures and monitoring systems. Interesting methods for modelling risk and decision making problems are discussed from an environmental management perspective. Moreover, knowledge-based techniques for handling environmental problems are also investigated. Finally, the last main part of the book describes optimal approaches to reservoir operation and control that take into account appropriate multiple objectives. Audience The book is of direct interest to researchers, teachers, students and practitioners concerned with the latest developments in environmental management and sustainable development.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Hipel, Keith W. editor., Fang, Liping. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1994
Subjects:	Earth sciences., Operations research., Decision making., Hydrogeology., Probabilities., Environmental management., Water pollution., Earth Sciences., Environmental Management., Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes., Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution., Operation Research/Decision Theory.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3081-5
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