Accession Number:

AD0604718

Title:

CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF WATER-RESOURCE PROJECTS

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• McKean, Roland N.

Report Date:

1955-09-16

Pagination or Media Count:

17.0

Abstract:

The problem of selecting water-resource developments such as navigation, flood-control, and soil-conservation measures is discussed. The use of analysis to increase efficiency in water-resource development is suggested.

Descriptors:

• *WATER SUPPLIES
• CONTROL SYSTEMS
• COSTS
• DAMAGE
• FLOODS
• IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
• OPERATIONS RESEARCH
• SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
• UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Subject Categories:

• Agricultural Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE