Managing the environmental problem of seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers through simulation–optimization modeling

摘要: Abstract The seawater intrusion is a widespread environmental problem of coastal aquifers where more than two third the world’s population lives. indiscriminate and unplanned groundwater withdrawal for fulfilling growing freshwater needs regions causes this problem. Computer-based models are useful tools achieving optimal solution management problems. Various simulation optimization modeling approaches have been used to solve Optimization shown be great importance when combined with models. A review on applications done presented in paper. reviews revealed that simulation–optimization approach very suitable an problems even large number variables. It recommended future research should directed toward improving long-term hydraulic assessment by collecting analyzing spatial data, which can increasing observation monitoring networks. coupling socioeconomic aspects would another aspect could included studies.