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Waters, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Dec  2019, Pages 25-40; DOI: 10.31058/j.water.2019.11002 10.31058/j.water.2019.11002

Interoceanic Waterways Network System, Integrated Systems: Hydrology of the Future

Waters, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Dec  2019, Pages 25-40.

DOI: 10.31058/j.water.2019.11002

Lepota L. Cosmo 1*

1 American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, USA

Received: 23 July 2019; Accepted: 23 July 2019; Published: 25 September 2019

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Abstract

Integrated canal networks are an opportunity for more efficient and more effective disposal of water resources. The use of the holistic net in the management of water systems, river and sea-river channels, emphasize the efficiency of integrated water resources decisioning. The conclusions of geomorphological and paleohydrologic research can provide a more complete picture of hydrological potentials for advanced water system management. The paper recognizes permeations as the basis for designing river channel systems, planning and implementation of river, lake-river, and sea-river channels, in order to better exploit water resources and connect river flows. In this there are prerequisites for water management of the construction of systemic river traffic distances to completely regulated or at least controllable river systems. The analysis of large continental rivers is made by the observation of water systems, comparisons and useful conclusions of the European, African and Asian network systems, as well as the possibilities of their further use and development.

Keywords

In-Land Waterways, Integrated Interoceanic Canal Network, Permeative Distance, Transoceanic Canals, River Diversion, Interoceanic Waterways

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