Hydric-Agent: An Agent-Based Simulation Tool for Water Management in Residential Areas

• Fernando L. Alencar UnB
• Diana J. Monsalve-Herrera UnB
• Carolina G. Abreu UnB
• Cassio G. C. Coelho UnB
• Conceição de Maria A. Alves UnB
• Célia G. Ralha UnB

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/bresci.2018.3269

Abstract

In the implementation of water management plans, it is necessary to understand the behavior of water consuming agents in relation to decisions, plans and projects of water system management. This integration allows decision making by managers in accordance with the reality of the water system. In the present work we present the Hydric-Agent tool developed in JADEX that allows the simulation of water consumers under different water management scenarios, providing the user of the platform with a view of the cooperativism of the water consumer agent and the degree of adhesion to the action of management.

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