An interesting year for a systems scientist
It has been an interesting and productive year that included fascinating applied science and policy projects, research activity and contributions legal, economic and planning domains.
Projects
Is zero afflux the question or answer to better flooding outcomes?
Presentation by Peter J Coombes and Andrew Allan at HWRS 2022: Is zero afflux the real challenge or solution for better flood management? It is vitally important to establish science and legally based rules for fair administration of the objectives and exploration of options that respond to flood risks. Otherwise, there will be a substantial administrative burden for marginal benefit. Our professionals and agencies need to be prepared for a different and challenging future, and our methods need to be fit for purpose from a whole of society perspective.
Borrowing from nature to create self organising systems frameworks of urban water behaviours
Borrowing from nature to create self organising systems frameworks of big data to understand urban water behaviours Peter J Coombes Contribution at 12:20 pm on Monday 13 June 2022 to the SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF ALGORITHMS 2022 online conference convened at the...
Available Storage in Rainwater Tanks – Stormwater Benefits
Impact of rainwater tanks on stormwater infrastructure. What is the available storage in rainwater tanks prior to a rain event that is significant to stormwater infrastructure? The use of design storms is current Australian practice for design of stormwater management...
Property Scale Systems Thinking: Full Course
Early bird registration for the Property Scale Systems - Rainwater Harvesting - course by Verge Permaculture and Urban Water Cycle Solutions is open now. Water is a crucial resource increasingly under stress. Yet rainfall, even in arid climates, can make up a sizable...
The Important Contribution of Rainwater Harvesting
The Importance of Rainwater Harvesting. Forward by Peter J Coombes in Essential Rainwater Harvesting by Michelle and Rob Avis published by NewSociety Publishers
Sustainable Buildings Saving Billions
Sustainable Buildings Saving Billions An alternative water strategy for Sydney Peter J Coombes and Michael Smit Systems research and modelling examined the water futures for Greater Sydney. Business as Usual will increase the demand for water in Sydney by 80% by 2050,...
On Demand Rainwater Harvesting Course
Our On-Demand Course Has Officially Launched Get the essential tools, methods, and technical know-how to design and maintain home-scale rainwater harvesting systems. by Michelle Avis and Prof Peter J Coombes Water is a crucial resource increasingly under stress. Yet...
Alternative Water Plan for Sydney
Alternative Water Plan for Sydney Peter J Coombes, Michael Smit and Michael Barry Sydney is the premier Australian city and it faces profound urban water challenges. Sydney must manage its infrastructure efficiently and sustainably to compete internationally as a...
Systems Frameworks of Big Data: Averages, Economics and Policy
Systems Frameworks of Big Data: Averages, Economics and Policy Peter J Coombes at the GK Symposium 12 - 13 June 2019 at Noahs at Newcastle Beach Bottom up systems analysis highlights the illusion of averages and economic opportunities for development of government...