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SD‐MOP integrate model and its application in water resources plan: a case study of Qinhuangdao

XueHua Zhang (School of Environment Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China)
Hongwei Zhang (School of Environment Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China)
Baoan Zhang (School of Environment Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China)
Hongbo Liu (School of Environment Science and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China)

Kybernetes

ISSN: 0368-492X

Article publication date: 10 August 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present a new plan approach for optimal allocation water resources in social‐economic‐environmental complex system in order to achieve human and nature coordinated development.

Design/methodology/approach

By integrating the system dynamics (SD) and multi‐objective programming (MOP), the new approach which is termed SD‐MOP model is proposed. The model is characterized by fully reflecting the initial trends of the system development, accurately explaining both of the structure and function of the system, objectively finding the sensible points of the system, and achieving the optimum solutions of the model, the according the solutions the optimal plan can be designed according practical situation.

Findings

By applying SD‐MOP integrated model, the designed planning proposal can be guaranteed operable, available, and optimal level.

Practical implications

SD‐MOP integrated model is a very useful support tool in optimal decision making.

Originality/value

The new planning approach of SD‐MOP integrated model can be used in regional resources planning, especially in formulating sustainable development strategies. In addition, the model can be used to estimate the trends of the system development when the planning program has been implemented.

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Citation

Zhang, X., Zhang, H., Zhang, B. and Liu, H. (2010), "SD‐MOP integrate model and its application in water resources plan: a case study of Qinhuangdao", Kybernetes, Vol. 39 No. 8, pp. 1384-1391. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684921011063691

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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