Mathematical modelling and numerical optimization in the process of river pollution control
- L.J. Álvarez-Vázquez 1
- A. Martínez 1
- M.E. Vázquez-Méndez 2
- M. Vilar 2
- 1 Departamento de Matemática Aplicada II, ETSI Telecomunicación. Universidad de Vigo, Spain
- 2 Departamento de Matemática Aplicada. Escola Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain
- Alfredo Bermúdez de Castro (coord.)
- Dolores Gómez (coord.)
- Peregrina Quintela (coord.)
- Pilar Salgado (coord.)
Verlag: Springer Alemania
ISBN: 978-3-540-34288-5, 978-3-540-34287-8
Datum der Publikation: 2006
Seiten: 1040-1048
Kongress: European Conference on Numerical Mathematics and Advanced Applications (6. 2005. Santiago de Compostela)
Art: Konferenz-Beitrag
Zusammenfassung
Common methods of controlling river pollution include establishing water pollution monitoring stations located along the length of the river. The point where each station is located (sampling point) is of crucial importance and, obviously, depends on the reasons for the sample. Collecting data about pollution at selected points along the river is not the only objective; must also be extrapolated to know the characteristics of the pollution in the entire river. In this work we will deal with the optimal location of sampling points. A mathematical formulation for this problem as well as an efficient algorithm to solve it will be given. Finally, in last sections, we will present numerical results obtained by using this algorithm when applied to a realistic situation in the last sections of a river.