Murrumbidgee irrigation operation and planning system (MIOPS)

The objective of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Operation and Planning System (MIOPS) is to improve the operation and planning of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation scheme. Murrumbidgee Irrigation Ltd (MI) is one of the largest private irrigation companies in Australia with over 2,500 customers covering an area of 660,000 ha of which an average of 120,000 ha is irrigated each irrigation season. MIOPS is a Decision Support System (DSS) framework solution implemented by ADASA based on a combination approach of leading edge software/technologies such as Delft-FEWS, WebFocus BI, Aquarius, DHI-MIKE models and ADASA customized solutions and data from multiple platforms (i.e. Rubicon® IPMG®, Technology One®, Rubicon® ScadaConnect®, Schneider® ScadaCITECT®, NASA satellite images) and organisations such as Bureau of Metrology (BoM), Deakin University, USGS and MI. Some of the benefits of MIOPS are: Improved decision making; Improved customer service; Improved system efficiency and meeting compliance demands. This paper outlines development of MIOPS and its benefits when implemented in an industry setting.