Ordering priorities allow users in Source to specify how shortfalls are prioritised between different demands in Source. Without a priority system enabled, Source will shortfall all demands proportionally within the model. The priority ordering system addresses situations encountered in water resource models such as the following:
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Scenario | Allow Order | Extract Water | Result |
1 | True | True | Standard case |
2 | True | False | Priorities have no effect on the flow phase. |
3 | False | True | Water will be extracted independently of the priorities |
4 | False | False | No effect |
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Note: Priority ordering will override ownership if they both turned on in a system. When there is not enough water in the system, borrow and payback will work to make sure higher priority demands demand get water prior to lower priority demand. |
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