Publication

 A. Publication in Refereed Journals

  1.  Houck, Mark H. and Bithin Datta. “Performance Evaluation Of A Stotachastic Optimization Model For Reservoir Design And Management With Explicit Reliability Criteria”, Water Resources Research, 17 (4), 1981.

  2. Datta, Bithin and Stephen J. Burges. “ Short- Term single, Multi-purpose Reservoir Operation: Importance of Loss Functions and Forecast Errors”, Water Resources Research,  20(9), 1984.

  3. Datta, Bithin and Mark H. Houck, “ A Stochastic Optimization Model for Real – Time Operation of Reservoirs Incorporating Forecast Errors”, Water Resources Research, 20 (8), 1984.

  4. Datta, Bithin and Dennis P. Lettenmaier. “A Non-Linear Time Variant Constrained Model for Rainfall-Runoff”,  Journal of Hydrology, (77), 1985.

  5. Datta, Bithin and Richard C. Peralta, “Interactive Computer Graphics Based Multiobjective Decision Making for Regional Groundwater Management”, Agricultural Water Management, The Netherlands, Vol. 11, 1986.

  6. Datta, Bithin and Mark H. Houck, “Transfer of Optimization Techniques from Water Reservoirs to National Grain Reservoir Systems; Issues in Economic Modeling”, Civil Engineering Systems, Vol. 2, 1985.

  7. Datta, Bithin and R.C. Peralta, “Optimal Modification of Regional Potentiometric Surface Design for Groundwater Contaminant Containment”, Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 29 (6) 1611-1623, 1986.

  8. Peralta, R.C. and Bithin Datta, “ Reconnaissance Level Alternative Optimal Groundwater use Strategies”, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, American Society of Civil Engineers, (ASCE), September/ October, 1990.

  9. Banerjee, S. and Bithin Datta, “ Reliability Analysis of Thaw Induced Pore Pressure”, Journal of Cold Region Engineering (ASCE), Vol. 5, No.3, 1991.

  10. Datta, Bithin “Operation Model for Single and Multipurpose Reservoirs – A Review (Invited Paper), Jalvygyan Samecksha (INCH), Vol. VIII, No.1, 1993.

  11. Keshari, A.K. and Bithin Datta, “Integrated Optimal Management of Groundwater Pollution and Withdrawal, Groundwater, September 1995.

  12. Datta, Bithin and S.D. Dhiman, “Chance Constrained Optimal Monitoring Network Design for Pollutants in Groundwater”, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, May-June 1996.

  13. Mahar P.S. and Bithin Datta, “Optimal Monitoring Network and Groundwater Pollution Source Identification”, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, Jul-Aug, 123(4), 1997.

  14. Keshari, A.K. and Bithin Datta, “Multiobjective Management of a Contaminated Aquifer for Agricultural use”, Water Resources Management, Vol. 10, 1996.

  15. Das, A. and Bithin Datta, “Development of Multiobjective Management Models for Coastal Aquifers”, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, Mar-Apr, 125(2), 1999.

  16. Das, A. and Bithin Datta, “Development of Management Models for Sustainable Use of Coastal Aquifers”, Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, ASCE, May-Jun, 125(3), 1999.

  17. Das, A. and Bithin Datta, “Optimization Based Solution of Density Dependent Seawater Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers”, Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, Jan, 5(1), 2000.

  18. Ramesh, R., Bithin Datta, S.M. Bhallamudi and A. Narayana, “Optimal Estimation of Roughness in Open-Channel Flows”, (T.N.) Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE,  126(4), 2000.

  19. Das, A. and Bithin Datta, “Simulation of Transient Sea Water Intrusion in Coastal Aquifers Using Optimization Technique, Institution of Engineers (India) Journal, Vol. 81, August 2000.

  20. Mahar, P.S. and Bithin Datta, “Identification of Pollution Sources in Transient Groundwater Systems” Water Resources Management, 14(3):209-227, 2000.

  21. Mahar P.S. and Bithin. Datta, “Optimal Identification of Groundwater Pollution Sources and Parameter Estimation”, Journal of water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 127(1), 20-29, 2001.

  22. Datta, B., Discussion on: “Identification of Contaminant Source Location and   Release History in Aquifers,   by M. M. Aral, J. Guam, and M. L. Maslia”, Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 7(5), 399-400, 2002.

  23. Keshari, A. K., and B. Datta, “A Combined Use of Direct Search and Exterior Penalty Function Method for Groundwater Pollution Management”, Journal of Porous Media, ASCE, 4(3), 259-270, 2002.

  24. Singh, R.M. and Bithin Datta , “Groundwater pollution source identification and simultaneous parameter estimation using pattern matching by artificial neural network”, Environmental  Forensics,Vol 5,No.3,143-159,2004.

  25. Singh, R.M. and Bithin Datta  and Jain.A.,” Identification of Unknown groundwater pollution sources using artificial neural networks, Journal of water Resources Plang and Mgmt,Vol.130,No.6,506-514,2004.

  26. Bhattacharjya, R. K., and Datta, B. (2005), “Optimal management of coastal aquifer using linked simulation optimization approach”, Water Resources Management, 19(3), 295-320.

  27. Singh, R.M., and Datta, B. (2006). “Identification of groundwater pollution sources using GA-based linked simulation optimization model” Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 11(2), 101–109.

  28. Dhar, A., and Datta, B. (2006) Chance constrained water quality management model for reservoir systems, ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 12(3), 39-48.

  29. Singh, R.M., and Datta, B. (2007). “Artificial neural network modeling for identification of unknown pollution sources in groundwater with partially missing concentration observation data” Water Resources Management, 21(3), 557-572.

  30. Bhattacharjya, R. K., Datta, B., and Satish, M.G. (2007), “Artificial Neural Networks Approximation of Density Dependent Saltwater Intrusion Process in Coastal Aquifers”, Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, 12(3), 273-282.

  31. Dhar, A., and Datta, B. (2007) “Multiobjective design of dynamic monitoring networks for detection of groundwater pollution”, Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE, 133(4), 329-338.

  32. Dhar, A., and Datta, B. (2007) “Optimal operation of reservoirs for downstream water quality control using linked simulation optimization”, Hydrological Processes, DOI:10.1002/hyp.6651.

  33. Sreenivasulu, C., and Datta, B. (2007) “Dynamic optimal monitoring network design for transient transport of pollutants in groundwater aquifers“, Water Resources Management, DOI:10.1007/s11269-007-9184-x.

B.  Publication in Conference Proceedings Published as Books

  1.  Datta, B and R. C. Peralta, “Expert System and Pattern Recognition to Identify Pollution Sources”, World Water Issues in Evolution, Vol.1, American society of Civil Engineers, 1986.

  2. Arnold, U., B. Datta and P. Haenscheid, “Intelligent Geographic Information Systems (IGIS) and Surface Water Modeling”, New Trends in Hydrology (Invited Paper), International Association of Hydrologic Sciences, Third Scientific Assembly, Baltimore, U.S.A., 1989.

  3. Datta, Bithin and R.C. Peralta, “Regional Target Level Modification for Groundwater Quality”, Computer Applications in Water Resources, ASCE, 1401-1410, 1985.

  4. Datta B. M.L. Kavvas, and G.T. Orlob, “Application of AI Techniques for Identification of Unknown Groundwater Pollution Sources, in Water Pollution: Modeling and Prediction, Computational Mechanics Publications, England, Sept., 1991.

  5. Datta, Bithin, “Management of Infrastructural Projects in Government Departments – the Case of Kanpur Development Authority”, Book Chapter: India Infrastructure Development Report 2001-2002,  Oxford University Press.

C.  Publication in Conference Proceedings

  1. Datta Bithin, “A Critical Survey Of Reinforced Earth Concept”, Journal Of The Civil Engineering Society, I.I.T., Kharagpur, January 1978.

  2. Datta Bithin And Mark H. Houck, “Grain Reserve Systems: Failure Of Multiobjective Decisions Under Catastrophic Intervention, A Case For Topologic Stability In Singular Mapping” Proceedings, Indiana Academy Of Science, U.S.A. Engineering Division, November 1980.

  3. Datta Bithin, “Urban Storm Water Management: Towards Optimal Design And Control”, Proceedings, International Symposium On Urban Hydrology, Hydraulics And Sediment Control, Lexington, Kentucky, July 1983.

  4. Banerjee S. And B. Datta, “Reliability Based Assessment Of Thaw – Consolidation Problems”, Proceedings Cold Regions Speciality Conference, April 4-6, 1984, Canadian Society For Civil Engineering, Montreal, Quebec.

  5. Datta B. And G.T. Orlob, “Elements Of Groundwater Management: The Saturated Zone”, Keynote Paper, Proceedings Of The Sixteenth Biennial Conference On Groundwater, (J. Devries Ed.), California Water Resources Center, Report No. 66, 1988.

  6. Datta B. “An Expert System Embedding Statistical Pattern Recognition Technique For Identification Purpose”, (Invited Paper) Lecture Notes For The Special Short Course On Expert Systems With Application To Civil Engineering Design At Computer Aided Design Project, I.I.T. Kanpur, December 1989.

  7. Datta B. “Artificial Intelligence In Groundwater Quality Management”, National Seminar On: Recent Trends In Water Resources Engineering, I.I.T. Kanpur, February 1991.

  8. Datta B. And D.K. Purwar, “Optimal Design Of A Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Incorporating Modeling Uncertainties”, National Symposium On Environment, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Bombay, February 1992.

  9. Datta B. And S.D. Dhiman, “Environmental Assessment Of Large Water Resources Projects”, National Seminar On Large Reservoirs: Environmental Loss Or Gain, Indian Water Resources Society; Nagpur, February 1992.

  10. Datta B. And D.K. Purwar, “Simulation Optimization Model For Groundwater Pollution Monitoring Network Design”, Proceedings, VIII Asia Pacific Division – IAHR Congress, Pune, October 1992.

  11. Datta, B., And S. Panday, “Control Of Groundwater Table Movement By Agricultural Land Use Management And Channel Recharge,” VIII, Asia Pacific Division – IAHR Congress, Pune, October 1992.

  12. Datta B. And S.D. Dhiman, “Chance Constrained Design Of An Optimal Monitoring Network For Radioactive Pollutants In Groundwater, Proceedings, Ninth Congress Of The Asia Pacific Division of  IAHR, Singapore, 1994.

  13. Prasad T. And B. Datta, “Conjunctive Irrigation What, Why, Where And How, Lead Paper, One day Workshop On: Conjunctive Irrigation, (Invited Lead Paper) C.W.R.S., Patna University, Patna, 1994.

  14. Das A. And B. Datta, “Simulation Of Density Dependant 2-D Seawater Intrusion In Coastal Aquifers Using Nonlinear Optimization Algorithm, Proceedings of The Int. Symposium On Water Resources And Environmental Hazards, Honolulu, U.S.A., 1995.

  15. Mahar, P.S. And B. Datta, “Optimal Estimation Of Parameters For Coupled Groundwater Flow And Solute Transport Modeling”, Proceedings, National Conference: Hydro-96, I.I.T. Kanpur, 1996.

  16. Datta B. And P.S. Mahar, “Optimal Monitoring Network Design And Groundwater Pollution Source Identification”, Proceedings, National Conference: Hydro-96, I.I.T.Kanpur, 1996.

  17. Datta, B. And V. S. Soraganvi, “Water Quality Control And Hydropower Generation As Conflicting Objectives Of Optimal Reservoir Operation”, Proceedings Of International Conference On: Aspects Of Conflicts In Reservoir Development And Management, City University, London, September 1996.

  18. Datta, Bithin, “Water Pricing: The Feedback Effect Of Price Distortion On The Planning Process”, (Invited Paper) Workshop On The Infrastructure Development Report, Indian Institute Of Management, Ahmedabad, August 14-15, 2000.

  19.  Datta, Bithin, “Management Of Infrastructural Projects In A Government Department- The Case Of Kanpur Development Authority”, (Invited Paper) Workshop On The Infrastructure Development Report, Indian Institute Of Management, Ahmedabad, August 14-15, 2000.

  20. Bhattacharjya, R.K., and Datta, B. (2002). Optimal Parabolic-Bottomed Triangle Channel Section Using Genetic Algorithms, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Lowland Technology, Saga University, Japan, September 2002, 413-418.

  21. Datta, B., Brantigan, J., Rosbjerg, D., and Nilsson, B.(2002) Hydrologic Information Content  and Tracking of Contaminant  Plume Movement at an Existing Aquifer Cleanup site in Denmark,4th International MODEL CARE Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, June 2002,Vol.2, 377-381.

  22. Singh, R.M., Datta, B., and Jain, A. (2002). Identification of Unknown Pollution Sources Using Artificial Neural Network, Proceedings of the International Conference, Advances in Civil engineering (ACE 2002),I.I.T Kharagpur,India, January 2002,83-93.

  23. Singh, R.M., Datta, B., and Jain, A: “Estimation of Parameters in Groundwater Using Artificial Neural Networks, Proceedings, International Conference on: Water and Environment, Planning, Development, Utilization, Conservation and management, Bhopal, December 15-18, 2003.

  24. Dhar, A., and Datta B. (2004). “Optimal real-time operation of reservoir system for downstream water quality control using linked simulation optimization”, Proceedings of International Conference on Hydraulic Engineering: Research and Practice (ICON-HERP-2004), I.I.T. Roorkee, 571-579.

D. Conference/Workshop Papers With Abstracts Published (Only Important Ones Listed)

  1. Datta, B. And M. H. Houck, “Reservoir Systems Planning With Explicit Reliability Criteria”, American Geophysical Union (AGU) Spring Meeting, Baltimore, MD, May 1981.

  2. Datta, B. And D. P. Lettenmaier, “A Non-Linear Time Variant Constrained Model For Short-Term Rainfall-Runoff Prediction”, AGU Spring Meeting, Pahiladelphia, PA, May 1982.

  3. Hourk, M.H. And B. Datta, “Real-Time Operation Model For Reservoir Systems Incorporating Forecast Errors”, AGU Spring Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, May 1982.

  4. Datta B., “Loss Functions And Forecasts In Short Term Reservoir Operations”, University Of Washington And University Of British Columbia Joint Water Resources Conference, University Of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 1982.

  5. Datta B. And S.D. Dhiman, “Optimal Design Of A Monitoring Network For Radioactive Pollutants In Groundwater, Published In The Proceedings Of: International Conference On Stochastic And Statistical Methods In Hydrology And Environmental Engineering, Waterloo, Canada, 1993.

  6. Datta B. And S.D. Dhiman, “Optimal Monitoring Network Design Using Chance Constrained Model, All India Symposium On Surface And Groundwater Pollution, Institution Of Engineers, Roorkee, 1993.

E. Technical Reports

  1. Datta Bithin, Dennis P. Lettenmaier, And Stephen J. Burges, “Assessment Of Changes In Storm And Seasonal Runoff Response Of Watersheds Impacted By Mount St. Helens Ash Deposition”, Water Resources Report Series, Technical Report No. 82, University Of Washington, Seattle, Washington, August, 1983.

  2. Datta B., R.C. Peralta,  et.al., “Optimal Sustained Yield Groundwater Withdrawal Strategy For The Boeuf-Tensas Basin In Arkansas”, Water Resource Management Laboratory, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville, U.S.A.,1985.

  3. Datta B., A. Bale, C Christensen, J. De George, B. Hoyle, G.T. Orlob, L.M. Kavvas, Interim Report: “ Comparison Of Statistical Methods Used To Evaluate Groundwater Contamination”, Department Of Civil Engineering, University Of California, Davis, 1988.

  4. Datta B., A. Bale, C. Christensen, J. DeGeorge, B. Hoyle, L.M. Kavvas, G.T. Orlob, Completion Report: “Comparison Of Statistical Methods Used To Evaluate Groundwater Contamination”, Department Of Civil Engineering, University Of California, Davis, 1989.

  5. Beegle J., B. Datta, L.M. Kavvas, G.T. Orlob, “Performance Evaluation Of An Optimization Approach For Screening Groundwater Pollution Sources”, Department Of Civil Engineering, University Of California, Davis, 1988.

  6. Datta B., J.E. Beegle, M.L. Kavvas And G.T. Orlob, “Identification Of Unknown Sources Of Groundwater Pollution Using Statistical Pattern Recognition Technique Embedded In An Expert System”, Department Of Civil Engineering, University Of California, Davis, 1990.

  7. Dejolsvay D., B. Dattta, A.Gokeman And M.L. Kavvas, “Development Of Stochastic Models For Dynamic Rill Networks”, Department Of Civil Engineering, University Of California, Davis, 1990.