Simplified Procedures for Eutrophication Assessment and Prediction: User Manual

This report describes simplified procedures for eutrophication assessment and prediction. These techniques, initially developed for use at U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (CE) reservoirs, are based upon research previously described in a series of technical reports. These reports describe database development (Report 1; Walker 1981); model testing (Report 2; Walker 1982); model refinement (Report 3; Walker 1985); and applications procedures (Report 4; Walker 1987). Reported here is detailed itiormation concerning application of the latest versions of these techniques using a DOS-based personal computer and also reported is an update of the original applications manual (i.e., Report 4). Three computer programs facilitate data reduction and model implementation. While the assessment procedures and programs can be "run" based upon the information contained in this report, their intelligent "use" requires an understanding of basic modeling concepts and familiarity with the supporting research. Review of the above research reports and related references on this topic (see References and Bibliography) will facilitate proper use of the techniques described below.