| Abstract: | Fuzzy set theory provides a useful model to address imprecision in interpreting linguistically described objectives for reservoir management. Fuzzy membership functions can be used to represent degrees of objective satisfaction for different values of management variables. However, lack of background information, differing experiences and qualifications, and complex interactions of influencing factors can contribute to significant variability among membership functions derived from surveys of multiple experts. In the present study, probabilistic membership functions are used to model variability in experts‘ perceptions of satisfaction of objectives for hydropower generation, fish habitat, kayaking, rafting, and scenery preservation on the Green River through operations of Flaming Gorge Dam. Degree of variability in experts‘ perceptions differed among objectives but resulted in substantial uncertainty in estimation of optimal reservoir releases. |
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| Citation Author: | Owen, W. J.; Gates, T. K.; Flug, M. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Variability in perceived satisfaction of reservoir management objectives; 1997; Article; Journal; Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management; Owen, W. J.; Gates, T. K.; Flug, M. |
| Citation Start Page: | 147 |
| Citation Volume: | 123 |
| Citation Year: | 1997 |
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| Text: | Variability in perceived satisfaction of reservoir management objectives; 1997; Article; Journal; Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management; Owen, W. J.; Gates, T. K.; Flug, M. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 1997 00:00 -0600 |
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