Design of an optimal irrigation system taking into account the characteristics of the earth using simulation-optimization models

Abstract

This paper presents a novel algorithm for the design of an optimal irrigation system, which utilizes land topographic data, specifically digital land surface models (DSMs). The proposed approach incorporates an inter-farm irrigation network map, canal profile, and spatial model of the region as part of the topographic data. By dividing the land into sections with similar topographical characteristics, this method facilitates the identification and optimization of key parameters related to the land and irrigation system, ultimately leading to an optimal design of the irrigation system.