A multiobjective model for imperfect sensors layout

A. Ostfeld, E. Salomons

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Abstract

In recent years there is a growing concern around the world over the security of water distribution systems. Water distribution systems are spatially diverse and thus are inherently vulnerable to deliberate terrorist contamination intrusions. A common assumption in most sensors optimal layout models for protecting water distribution systems against deliberate intrusions is that sensors are perfect. However, in reality sensors will detect a contaminant only at a specific probability. This study suggests a simple methodology for incorporating imperfect sensors in the decision process of sensors placement. The algorithm explores in a multiobjective framework the detection likelihood of the imperfect sensors versus ideal sensors for different design objectives (e.g. expected time of detection). The methodology is demonstrated using a mid size water distribution system example.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Combined International Conference of Computing and Control for the Water Industry CCWI2007 and Sustainable Urban Water Management SUWM2007
Pages87-89
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventCombined International Conference of Computing and Control for the Water Industry CCWI2007 and Sustainable Urban Water Management SUWM2007 - De Montfort Leicester, United Kingdom
Duration: 3 Sep 20075 Sep 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Combined International Conference of Computing and Control for the Water Industry, CCWI2007 and Sustainable Urban Water Management, SUWM2007

Conference

ConferenceCombined International Conference of Computing and Control for the Water Industry CCWI2007 and Sustainable Urban Water Management SUWM2007
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityDe Montfort Leicester
Period3/09/075/09/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Water Science and Technology

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