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  • Hydrology
  • Environmental Science
  • Computational Science

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  • Hydrological model parameter optimization is a complex, high-dimensional problem with multiple objectives.
  • Current methods for assessing optimization results rely on comparing simulated and observed variables, lacking a systematic approach for evaluating objective function combinations.
  • The selection of objective functions significantly impacts the accuracy and reliability of hydrological forecasting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a framework for selecting optimal objective function combinations for hydrological model parameter optimization.
  • To evaluate the influence of different objective function combinations on model performance.
  • To provide a systematic method for balancing trade-offs among design objectives and achieving optimal hydrological forecasting benefits.

Main Methods:

  • Collected and constructed nine combinations of objective functions for hydrological model parameter optimization.
  • Employed a multiobjective artificial bee colony algorithm (RMOABC) to obtain Pareto optimal solutions.
  • Utilized the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) based on entropy theory to sort and evaluate Pareto optimal solutions.

Main Results:

  • The proposed framework effectively compares the influence of different objective function combinations on optimization outcomes.
  • Combination 2 of objective functions was identified as providing more comprehensive and reliable parameter sets for the Xinanjiang hydrological model.
  • The entropy-based TOPSIS method proved effective in analyzing and evaluating objective function combination performance.

Conclusions:

  • A novel framework for selecting optimal objective function combinations in hydrological modeling has been established.
  • The study demonstrates the effectiveness of integrating RMOABC and entropy-based TOPSIS for robust hydrological model parameter optimization.
  • The findings provide valuable insights and decision support for improving long-term runoff prediction and hydrological forecasting accuracy.