title: Toward multi-objective optimisation for Lake Taupo water level managment

authors: Bardsley, W. Earl

subjects: Lake Taupo

abstract: A multi-goal optimisation strategy may provide a basis for Lake Taupō water management. This involves defining an agreed ‘optimal zone’ of lake levels which are away from both high and low levels. The aim of water releases to the Waikato River would be to maximise the duration that lake levels are within the optimal zone, while also seeking to meet other, possibly conflicting, goals such as optimal hydro power operation.
A sense of how a multi-goal model could operate is given, by considering a simple dual-goal linear programming model that manages Taupō water levels on a daily time step, optimised toward (i) hydro power income and (ii) water level in the optimal zone. The model serves as an illustration only but the approach is readily capable of being expanded to a full model that includes further goals and constraints.

text: Toward multi-objective optimisation for Lake Taupo water level managment A multi-goal optimisation strategy may provide a basis for Lake Taupō water management. This involves defining an agreed ‘optimal zone’ of lake levels which are away from both high and low levels. The aim of water releases to the Waikato River would be to maximise the duration that lake levels are within the optimal zone, while also seeking to meet other, possibly conflicting, goals such as optimal hydro power operation.
A sense of how a multi-goal model could operate is given, by considering a simple dual-goal linear programming model that manages Taupō water levels on a daily time step, optimised toward (i) hydro power income and (ii) water level in the optimal zone. The model serves as an illustration only but the approach is readily capable of being expanded to a full model that includes further goals and constraints.

year: 2019

title: Software agents in music and sound art research/creative work: Current state and a possible direction

authors: Whalley, Ian

subjects: music

abstract: Composers, musicians and computer scientists have begun to use software-based agents to create music and sound art in both linear and non-linear (non-predetermined form and/or content) idioms, with some robust approaches now drawing on various disciplines. This paper surveys recent work: agent technology is first introduced, a theoretical framework for its use in creating music/sound art works put forward, and an overview of common approaches then given. Identifying areas of neglect in recent research, a possible direction for further work is then briefly explored. Finally, a vision for a new hybrid model that integrates non-linear, generative, conversational and affective perspectives on interactivity is proposed.

text: Software agents in music and sound art research/creative work: Current state and a possible direction Composers, musicians and computer scientists have begun to use software-based agents to create music and sound art in both linear and non-linear (non-predetermined form and/or content) idioms, with some robust approaches now drawing on various disciplines. This paper surveys recent work: agent technology is first introduced, a theoretical framework for its use in creating music/sound art works put forward, and an overview of common approaches then given. Identifying areas of neglect in recent research, a possible direction for further work is then briefly explored. Finally, a vision for a new hybrid model that integrates non-linear, generative, conversational and affective perspectives on interactivity is proposed.

year: 2009

title: Self-decolonisation in Aotearoa: Pushing through programmatic Pākehā paralysis

authors: Weijers, Dan M.

abstract: Te reo, tīkanga, mātauranga, te Ao, and kaupapa Māori are finally seeing a resurgence in Aotearoa. This revitalisation is occurring in the tertiary education sector, but staff and skill deficits are holding back many academic disciplines. This chapter documents the challenges facing a traditionally colonial tertiary programme—philosophy— attempting to de-colonise itself. The overlapping nature of the challenges can make decolonising appear to be so difficult that some programmes may feel paralysed. This chapter argues that the importance of decolonisation requires that programmes push through any paralysis they may be experiencing by prioritising decolonisation above other goals.

text: Self-decolonisation in Aotearoa: Pushing through programmatic Pākehā paralysis Te reo, tīkanga, mātauranga, te Ao, and kaupapa Māori are finally seeing a resurgence in Aotearoa. This revitalisation is occurring in the tertiary education sector, but staff and skill deficits are holding back many academic disciplines. This chapter documents the challenges facing a traditionally colonial tertiary programme—philosophy— attempting to de-colonise itself. The overlapping nature of the challenges can make decolonising appear to be so difficult that some programmes may feel paralysed. This chapter argues that the importance of decolonisation requires that programmes push through any paralysis they may be experiencing by prioritising decolonisation above other goals.

year: 2024