Parallel processing in water management
George F. McMahon · International Journal of Water Resources Development · 1990
The introduction of parallel processing as an alternative to supercomputing provides opportunities for rapid numerical integration of equations describing open‐channel hydrodynamics. Parallel routing models can enhance the capabilities of deterministic watershed response models while increasing computational speed, provided these models employ efficient processor‐management techniques. One‐dimensional open‐channel conceptual cellular analogues of discretized hydrodynamic systems are illustrated, adapting existing finite‐difference approaches. Cell programming can be extended to include hydrology and operations of water‐control structures. Hybrid computer systems may be economically tailored in the future to specific water management applications.