The software optimizes operations over a period of one week. The system has been operational since June 1994. A complete hydrologic forecasting and water operations system was provided for potable water supply to the East San Francisco Bay area. The software has been in use since early 1994. River routing for efficient use of the pools is important.
Hydrologic forecasting provides local inflows for short and long term operations.
Parts of the software have been used for operations since 1996 and for upgrade and economic evaluation studies since 1997. Several dams belonging to others also are accounted for in managing the river systems. Energy price forecasts and weather forecasts are obtained by automated downloads from other computers.