Coordination in irrigation systems: An analysis of the Lansing-Kremer model of Bali

Agricultural Systems

Volumn 93, Issue 1-3, 2007, Pages 170-190

  Janssen, Marco A ^a  

^a Arizona State University   (United States)

Author keywords

Agent based model; Coordination; Irrigation; Networks; Synchronization

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURAL MODELING; FARMING SYSTEM; IRRIGATION SYSTEM; PEST CONTROL; WATER SUPPLY;

ASIA; BALI; EURASIA; INDONESIA; LESSER SUNDA ISLANDS; MALAY ARCHIPELAGO; SOUTHEAST ASIA; SUNDA ISLES;

EID: 33845214189     PISSN: 0308521X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2006.05.004     Document Type: Article

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