An Agent-based simulation for water sharing between different users

ABSTRACT

In France, water sharing has become a serious problem. We observed that many negotiations take place at local level between farmers, water suppliers, public services and environmentalists to allocate water resources between users. We suggest that Agent-Based Modelling (ABM) using a multi-agent approach could help negotiations. The model intends to show to negotiators possible consequences of different rules to share water. These consequences are evaluated upon different criteria. The model is based on different type of agents with different behaviour.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
        I.2.11 Distributed Artificial Intelligence
            Subjects: Multiagent systems

Additional Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
      Subjects: Earth and atmospheric sciences

General Terms:
Economics, Management

Keywords:
irrigation application, multiagent-based simulation