COMPUTER SIMULATION MODEL FOR FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT. PART I: LAND USE PLANNING AND BENEFIT EVALUATION.


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The publication presents analytical progress in the development of a computer simulation model for flood plain development. A conceptual model was developed for five major parts: forecasting population and economic activities; allocating activities to available land; integrating public policies restricting land use; measuring and projecting flood damages; and evaluating benefits based on appropriate formulas involving flood damages, land rents, and locational advantages. Several concepts are introduced to solve problems associated with development of the simulation model.




A Computer Simulation Model for Flood Plain Development. Part II. Model Description and Applications


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The report presents a simulation model for the evaluation of national economic efficiency benefits of various levels of flood protection and alternative land use plans. The model has three major components: (1) Calculation of flood damages and economic rent components. (2) Allocation of land use requirements. (3) Benefit calculation based on locational advantage and damage reduction. The report also presents the results of a test case in Connecticut River Basin. (Author).










Planner Orientation Course


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Models and Methods Applicable to Corps of Engineers Urban Studies


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The report is basically a source book for individuals who are actually concerned with the problem of constructing alternative plans for developing urban areas. It reviews the methods and computer models that are currently available to the planner or engineer for developing water and related land resources. These reviews discuss the availability and usefulness of several models; give a brief technical description of each model, including the input data required; and indicate the amount and type of computer hardware needed to use each model. The report is directed mainly toward water related problems. Thus, most of the methods discussed deal with urban drainage, wastewater management, flood routing, reservoir operation, water supply, flood zoning, and the social and economic aspects associated with these areas. (Modified author abstract).