Prapatsinee Suk-Aphinya. An integrated decision making for water allocation using analytical hierarchy process : a case study of Lam Pra Plerng Irrigation Project. Master's Degree(Environmental Planning for Community and Rural Development). Mahidol University. : Mahidol University, 2005.
An integrated decision making for water allocation using analytical hierarchy process : a case study of Lam Pra Plerng Irrigation Project
Abstract:
The most appropriate alternative for water allocation of the Lam Pra Plerng
Irrigation Project during water shortage is an alternative that generates maximum
satisfaction and water utilization for all activities. The alternative should also be
capable of minimizing water conflicts among users.
In this study, economic, social, and engineering criteria are used to
evaluate the best solution out of 8 alternative options. It is found that alternative 3,
which allows maximum water supply for consumption purposes, results in 44%
and 7.56% reduction in the total agricultural productivity and minimum level of
water storage of reservoirs, is ranked as the best alternative.
The sensitivity analysis suggests that alternative option 3 is the most
appropriate solution to the current problems in water management at the Upper
Mun River Basin due to its insensitivity to fluctuation and adjustment of priority
weighting scores of each criterion