IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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A risk-based decision-making game relevant to water management. Try it yourself! 2013. This game was prepared by Louise Crochemore (IRSTEA), Florian Pappenberger (ECMWF), Schalk Jan van Andel (UNESCO-IHE), Maria-Helena Ramos (IRSTEA) and Andy Wood (NOAA). If you use this game, the authors would be grateful for feedback on your usage and results so as to help improve future versions of the game and justify further development efforts. Special thanks to Kevin Werner (NWS), a key designer of the original game on which this one is based. Contact: [email protected] This game is part of HEPEX activities: www.hepex.org START General instructions: use full screen mode. Always click on the appropriate links in each slide. Do not use Page Up, Page Down or arrow keys for scrolling.

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Transcript of IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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A risk-based decision-making

game relevant to water

management.

Try it yourself!

2013. This game was prepared by Louise Crochemore (IRSTEA), Florian Pappenberger (ECMWF),

Schalk Jan van Andel (UNESCO-IHE), Maria-Helena Ramos (IRSTEA) and Andy Wood (NOAA).

If you use this game, the authors would be grateful for feedback on your usage and results so as to

help improve future versions of the game and justify further development efforts. Special thanks to

Kevin Werner (NWS), a key designer of the original game on which this one is based.

Contact: [email protected]

This game is part of HEPEX activities: www.hepex.org START

General instructions: use full screen mode. Always click on the appropriate links in each slide.

Do not use Page Up, Page Down or arrow keys for scrolling.

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You are the newly appointed water manager for Lake Dual

It is a reservoir that serves two primary functions:

1. Water supply for Swof Town

2. Flood control for Safe Town

Water management game: instructions

Water Supply

Flood Control

Swof Town

Safe Town

Reservoir

“Lake Dual”

NEXT

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Water management game: instructions

1. Swof Town: would like to see the reservoir full on August 1st (500 Mm3)

so that its residents can count on water all summer.

2. Safe Town: residents are interested in keeping releases below 60 Mm3

each month (anything more causes flood damage to their homes)

Water Supply

Flood Control

Swof Town

Safe Town

Reservoir

“Lake Dual”

NEXT

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Water management game: instructions

You are going to be the water manager for Lake Dual during the season

running from April to August:

- you will be presented with probabilistic forecasts of inflows, and

- at the beginning of each month you have to decide on the reservoir

releases for the remaining months.

Water Supply

Flood Control

Swof Town

Safe Town

Reservoir

“Lake Dual”

NEXT

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Water management game: remember!

your aim is to have the reservoir level as close as possible to 500 Mm3 on

August 1st, but you can never exceed this level.

You have to maintain a minimum release of 15 Mm3 for environmental flow and

your maximum release cannot exceed 60 Mm3.

If you fail to meet these constraints, you will be fired! The WINNER of the game is

the manager that has the highest level on August 1st (but < 500 Mm3)

Water Supply

Flood Control

Safe Town

Reservoir

“Lake Dual”

Swof Town

NEXT

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Water management game: worksheet

You have a worksheet to mark your decisions!

Remember to return it after the game!

NOW LET’S DO AN EXAMPLE BEFORE WE START !

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Its March 1st:

this is the probabilistic forecast of inflows

issued on March 1st for the next months

Water management game: example

NEXT

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You have to decide on your releases for all the next months…

Mark the releases in your worksheet!

Water management game: example

NEXT

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Water management game: example

At the end of the month, you will be informed of the actual inflow

And you can update your reservoir volume for the next month

NEXT

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Water management game: example

Update your worksheet and check if you still have a job!

You’re ready to go to the next forecast and decision

NEXT

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Water management game: let’s play!

To represent the group….

We need a VOLUNTEER !

Who in the room?

Worksheets shall be used to indicate your own releases

NEXT

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Water management game: let’s play!

Water Supply

Flood Control

Swof Town

Safe Town

Reservoir

“Lake Dual”

Game Start

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

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Previous decisions: A

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: A A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 519 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 519 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Previous decisions: A A A

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

519 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 481 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A A A A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: B A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 501 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: B A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 501 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A A

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

501 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 463 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A A A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C

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And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A

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And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 539 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 539 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A A

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

539 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 501 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A A A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B

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Option A Option B Option C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 533 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 533 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B A

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It is July 1st.

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

533 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 495 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B A A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 515 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: B B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 515 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B A

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

515 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 477 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B A A

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 553 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 553 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B A

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

553 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 515 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B A A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Option A Option B Option C

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 552 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 552 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

552 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 514 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 534 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: B C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 534 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

534 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 496 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 572 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 572 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C A

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

572 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 534 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 487 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 487 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

487 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 449 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: B A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 469 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 469 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A B

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

469 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A B A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: C A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 507 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 507 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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Previous decisions: C A B

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

507 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 469 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A B A

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: A B

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 501 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 501 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B B

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

501 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 463 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B B A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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NEXT

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 483 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 483 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B B

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

483 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 445 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B B A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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And our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B

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And our volunteer?

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Option A Option B Option C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 521 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 521 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B B

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

521 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 483 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B B A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A

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And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A C

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And our volunteer?

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Option A Option B Option C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 520 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 520 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A C B

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

520 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 482 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A C B A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: B C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 502 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: B C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 502 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

502 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 464 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Previous decisions: C C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 540 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 540 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C B

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

540 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 502 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C B A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 502 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 502 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

502 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 464 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: B A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 484 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 484 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

484 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 446 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A C A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 522 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 522 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

522 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 484 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A C A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Option A Option B Option C

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B

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And our volunteer?

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Option A Option B Option C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 516 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 516 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B C

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

516 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 478 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B C A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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our volunteer will choose.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 498 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 498 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B C

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Option A Option B Option C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

498 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B C A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 536 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 536 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

536 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 498 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 535 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 535 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

535 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 497 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 517 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: B C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 517 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

517 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 479 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B C C A

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 555 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 555 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

555 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 517 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C C A

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 475: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 519 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: A A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 519 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: A A A

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

519 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 516 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: B A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 501 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: B A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 501 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

501 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 498 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A A B

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: C A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 539 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Previous decisions: C A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 539 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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NEXT

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 521: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

539 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 536 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A A B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

525

Page 526: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 527: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

529

Page 530: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B

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Page 533: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

533

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 533 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

534

Page 535: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 533 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B A

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536

Page 537: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

537

Page 538: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

533 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 530 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B A B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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541

Page 542: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

542

Page 543: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 544: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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545

Page 546: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

546

Page 547: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

547

Page 548: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B

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549

Page 550: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

550

Page 551: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 515 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

551

Page 552: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 515 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 553: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B A

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553

Page 554: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

554

Page 555: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

515 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 512 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B A B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Option A Option B Option C

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558

Page 559: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

559

Page 560: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

560

Page 561: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C

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Option A Option B Option C

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562

Page 563: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

563

Page 564: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

564

Page 565: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 566: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B

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Option A Option B Option C

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566

Page 567: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

567

Page 568: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 553 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

568

Page 569: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 553 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

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Page 571: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

571

Page 572: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

553 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 550 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B A B

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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NEXT

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Page 576: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

576

Page 577: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 578: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A

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579

Page 580: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

580

Page 581: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

581

Page 582: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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583

Page 584: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

584

Page 585: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 552 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

585

Page 586: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 552 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 587: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C A

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587

Page 588: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

588

Page 589: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

552 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 549 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Page 590: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C A B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

590

Page 591: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 592: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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592

Page 593: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

593

Page 594: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 595: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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NEXT

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Page 596: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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596

Page 597: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

597

Page 598: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

598

Page 599: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Page 601: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

601

Page 602: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 534 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

602

Page 603: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 534 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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NEXT

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Page 604: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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604

Page 605: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

605

Page 606: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

534 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 531 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Page 607: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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Page 608: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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Previous decisions: C C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 619: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 572 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Page 620: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 572 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C A

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Page 622: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 623: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

572 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 569 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C A B

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Page 626: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Page 627: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 628: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 629: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 631: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

631

Page 632: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 633: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A A

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Page 635: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

635

Page 636: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 487 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 637: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 487 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 638: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A B

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Page 639: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

639

Page 640: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

487 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 484 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Page 641: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A B B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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Page 642: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Option A Option B Option C

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Page 644: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

644

Page 645: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 646: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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Option A Option B Option C

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Page 648: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

648

Page 649: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 650: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

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Previous decisions: B A

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 653: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 469 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 469 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A B

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 657: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

469 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 466 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Page 658: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A B B

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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Page 661: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

661

Page 662: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 663: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

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Previous decisions: C

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664

Page 665: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 666: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A

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Page 669: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 670: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 507 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Page 671: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 507 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Page 672: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A B

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Page 673: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

673

Page 674: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

507 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 504 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Page 675: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A B B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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Page 676: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Page 677: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Page 678: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

678

Page 679: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 680: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Page 681: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Page 682: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

682

Page 683: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 684: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B

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Page 686: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

686

Page 687: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 501 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Page 688: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 501 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B B

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Option A Option B Option C

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Page 690: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

690

Page 691: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

501 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 498 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Page 692: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B B B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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NEXT

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Option A Option B Option C

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Page 695: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

695

Page 696: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 697: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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Page 699: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 700: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B

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Option A Option B Option C

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Page 703: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 704: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 483 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 705: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 483 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B B

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And our volunteer?

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Option A Option B Option C

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Page 707: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

707

Page 708: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

483 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Page 709: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B B B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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Page 710: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 711: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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711

Page 712: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

712

Page 713: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

713

Page 714: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 715: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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715

Page 716: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

716

Page 717: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

717

Page 718: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 719: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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719

Page 720: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

720

Page 721: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 521 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

721

Page 722: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 521 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 723: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B B

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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723

Page 724: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

724

Page 725: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

521 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 518 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

725

Page 726: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B B B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

726

Page 727: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 728: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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Page 729: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

729

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 731: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A

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732

Page 733: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

733

Page 734: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

734

Page 735: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 736: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

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And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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736

Page 737: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

737

Page 738: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 520 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

738

Page 739: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 520 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 740: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C B

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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740

Page 741: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

741

Page 742: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

520 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 517 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Page 743: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C B B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

743

Page 744: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 745: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Option A Option B Option C

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745

Page 746: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

746

Page 747: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

747

Page 748: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

748

Page 749: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

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And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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749

Page 750: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

750

Page 751: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

751

Page 752: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 753: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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753

Page 754: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

754

Page 755: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 502 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

755

Page 756: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 502 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 757: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C B

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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757

Page 758: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

758

Page 759: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

502 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 499 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

759

Page 760: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C B B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

760

Page 761: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 762: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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762

Page 763: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

763

Page 764: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

764

Page 765: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

765

Page 766: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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Res

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59 60 56Release

M J J

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

766

Page 767: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

767

Page 768: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

768

Page 769: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C

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Page 771: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

771

Page 772: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 540 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

772

Page 773: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 540 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 774: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C B

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774

Page 775: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

775

Page 776: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

540 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 537 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Page 777: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C B B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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Page 778: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 779: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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779

Page 780: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

780

Page 781: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

781

Page 782: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 783: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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783

Page 784: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

784

Page 785: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

785

Page 786: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 787: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A

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787

Page 788: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

788

Page 789: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 502 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

789

Page 790: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 502 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 791: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A C

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791

Page 792: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

792

Page 793: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

502 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 499 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Page 794: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A C B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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Page 795: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

795

Page 796: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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796

Page 797: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

797

Page 798: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

798

Page 799: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

799

Page 800: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

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Page 801: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

801

Page 802: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

802

Page 803: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

803

Page 804: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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804

Page 805: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

805

Page 806: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 484 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

806

Page 807: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 484 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

807

Page 808: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A C

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808

Page 809: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

809

Page 810: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

484 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 481 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A C B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

813

Page 814: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

814

Page 815: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

815

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 817: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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max (95%)

It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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M J J

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M J J

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M J J

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

817

Page 818: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

818

Page 819: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

819

Page 820: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 821: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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me

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J J

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28 30Release

J J

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J J

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500

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45 35

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

821

Page 822: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

822

Page 823: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 522 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

823

Page 824: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 522 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

824

Page 825: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A C

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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J

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

825

Page 826: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

826

Page 827: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

522 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 519 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

827

Page 828: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A C B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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●● ●

How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

828

Page 829: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

829

Page 830: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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me

Res

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A M J J

100

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37 38 45 35Release

A M J J

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300

500

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55 58 60 57

A M J J

100

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700

17 23 29 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

830

Page 831: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

831

Page 832: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

832

Page 833: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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120

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50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

833

Page 834: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

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min (5%)

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75%

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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volu

me

Res

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M J J

100

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700

59 60 56Release

M J J

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300

500

700

45 46 39

M J J

100

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500

700

26 24 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

834

Page 835: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

835

Page 836: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

836

Page 837: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

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100

For

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min (5%)

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75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

837

Page 838: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B

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max (95%)

It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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me

Res

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J J

100

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28 30Release

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100

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60 50

J J

100

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500

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45 35

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

838

Page 839: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

839

Page 840: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 516 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

840

Page 841: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 516 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

For

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1921

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on th

e pr

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us m

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min (5%)

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50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

841

Page 842: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B C

0

20

40

60

80

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120

For

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us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

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75%

max (95%)

It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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volu

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Res

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J

100

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700

60Release

J

100

300

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700

25

J

100

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500

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40

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

842

Page 843: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

843

Page 844: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

516 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 513 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

844

Page 845: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B C B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

0

20

40

60

80

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Observed inflows

Inflo

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● 120

● 22

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Forecast on April 1

For

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Our volunteer's results

A M J August1st

100

300

500

700

●● ●

How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

845

Page 846: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

For

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min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

846

Page 847: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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140

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us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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lum

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volu

me

Res

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A M J J

100

300

500

700

37 38 45 35Release

A M J J

100

300

500

700

55 58 60 57

A M J J

100

300

500

700

17 23 29 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

847

Page 848: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

848

Page 849: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

849

Page 850: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

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Previous decisions: B

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Page 852: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

852

Page 853: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 854: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B

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855

Page 856: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

856

Page 857: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 498 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 858: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 498 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 859: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B C

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Page 860: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

860

Page 861: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

498 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 495 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Page 862: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B C B

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Page 863: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 864: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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864

Page 865: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

865

Page 866: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 867: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 868: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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868

Page 869: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

869

Page 870: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

870

Page 871: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 872: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B

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872

Page 873: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

873

Page 874: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 536 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

874

Page 875: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 536 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 876: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B C

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876

Page 877: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

877

Page 878: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

536 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 533 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Page 879: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B C B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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Page 880: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 881: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Option A Option B Option C

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881

Page 882: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

882

Page 883: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

883

Page 884: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

884

Page 885: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

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Option A Option B Option C

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885

Page 886: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

886

Page 887: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 888: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

888

Page 889: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

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Option A Option B Option C

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Page 890: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

890

Page 891: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 535 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

891

Page 892: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 535 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

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Page 893: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C C

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893

Page 894: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

894

Page 895: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

535 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 532 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Page 896: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C C B

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Page 897: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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NEXT

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Page 898: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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898

Page 899: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

899

Page 900: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 901: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 902: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

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902

Page 903: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

903

Page 904: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

904

Page 905: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

905

Page 906: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

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906

Page 907: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

907

Page 908: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 517 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

908

Page 909: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 517 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 910: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C C

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910

Page 911: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

911

Page 912: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

517 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 514 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

912

Page 913: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C C B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

913

Page 914: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

914

Page 915: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Option A Option B Option C

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915

Page 916: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

916

Page 917: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

917

Page 918: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

918

Page 919: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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Let’s see which release option

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Option A Option B Option C

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919

Page 920: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

920

Page 921: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

921

Page 922: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

922

Page 923: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

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Option A Option B Option C

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923

Page 924: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

924

Page 925: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 555 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

925

Page 926: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 555 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

926

Page 927: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C C

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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927

Page 928: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

928

Page 929: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 25 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

555 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -25 Mm3 = 552 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

929

Page 930: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C C B

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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●● ●

How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

930

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

931

Page 932: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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max (95%)

It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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Res

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A M J J

100

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37 38 45 35Release

A M J J

100

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55 58 60 57

A M J J

100

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700

17 23 29 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

932

Page 933: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

933

Page 934: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

934

Page 935: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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50%

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max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

935

Page 936: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

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min (5%)

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50%

75%

max (95%)

It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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voir

volu

me

Res

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M J J

100

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59 60 56Release

M J J

100

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700

45 46 39

M J J

100

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500

700

26 24 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

936

Page 937: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

937

Page 938: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

938

Page 939: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

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max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

939

Page 940: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A

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min (5%)

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75%

max (95%)

It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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lum

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voir

volu

me

Res

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J J

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28 30Release

J J

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700

60 50

J J

100

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500

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45 35

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

940

Page 941: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

941

Page 942: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 519 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

942

Page 943: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 519 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

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120

For

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● 55

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max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

943

Page 944: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A A

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min (5%)

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75%

max (95%)

It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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me

Res

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J

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60Release

J

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25

J

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40

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

944

Page 945: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

945

Page 946: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

519 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 501 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

946

Page 947: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A A C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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Forecast on April 1

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Our volunteer's results

A M J August1st

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●●

How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

947

Page 948: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

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140

For

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75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

948

Page 949: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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For

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min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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voir

volu

me

Res

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A M J J

100

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500

700

37 38 45 35Release

A M J J

100

300

500

700

55 58 60 57

A M J J

100

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500

700

17 23 29 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

949

Page 950: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

950

Page 951: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

951

Page 952: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

80

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120

For

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36

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18

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us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

952

Page 953: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

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onth

min (5%)

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50%

75%

max (95%)

It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

ervo

ir vo

lum

eR

eser

voir

volu

me

Res

ervo

ir vo

lum

e

M J J

100

300

500

700

59 60 56Release

M J J

100

300

500

700

45 46 39

M J J

100

300

500

700

26 24 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

953

Page 954: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

954

Page 955: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

955

Page 956: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

80

100

For

ecas

t inf

low

vol

ume

● 5

● 18

● 55

79

92

110

23

35

52

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For

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e pr

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us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

956

Page 957: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A

0

20

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80

100

For

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79

92

110

23

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For

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e pr

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onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

ervo

ir vo

lum

eR

eser

voir

volu

me

Res

ervo

ir vo

lum

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J J

100

300

500

700

28 30Release

J J

100

300

500

700

60 50

J J

100

300

500

700

45 35

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

957

Page 958: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

958

Page 959: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 501 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

959

Page 960: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 501 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

For

ecas

t inf

low

vol

ume

● 5

● 18

● 55

● 120

1921

28

M A M J J

For

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t iss

ued

on th

e pr

evio

us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

960

Page 961: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A A

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

For

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vol

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● 5

● 18

● 55

● 120

1921

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For

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t iss

ued

on th

e pr

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us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

ervo

ir vo

lum

eR

eser

voir

volu

me

Res

ervo

ir vo

lum

e

J

100

300

500

700

60Release

J

100

300

500

700

25

J

100

300

500

700

40

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

961

Page 962: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

962

Page 963: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

501 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 483 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

963

Page 964: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A A C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Observed inflows

Inflo

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in th

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● 55

● 120

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M A M J J

0

20

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Forecast on April 1

For

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ume

● 5 81012 19

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58

42

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10

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M A M J J

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Our volunteer's results

A M J August1st

100

300

500

700

●●

How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

964

Page 965: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

For

ecas

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vol

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● 5 81012 19

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58

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For

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on th

e pr

evio

us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

965

Page 966: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

0

20

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60

80

100

120

140

For

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vol

ume

● 5 81012 19

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58

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70

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For

ecas

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on th

e pr

evio

us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

ervo

ir vo

lum

eR

eser

voir

volu

me

Res

ervo

ir vo

lum

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A M J J

100

300

500

700

37 38 45 35Release

A M J J

100

300

500

700

55 58 60 57

A M J J

100

300

500

700

17 23 29 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

966

Page 967: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

967

Page 968: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

968

Page 969: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

For

ecas

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● 5

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36

5665

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For

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on th

e pr

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us m

onth

min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Option A Option B Option C

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970

Page 971: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

971

Page 972: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

972

Page 973: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 974: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A

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Option A Option B Option C

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974

Page 975: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

975

Page 976: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 539 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

976

Page 977: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 539 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

977

Page 978: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A A

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It is July 1st.

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Option A Option B Option C

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978

Page 979: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

979

Page 980: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

539 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 521 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

980

Page 981: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A A C

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981

Page 982: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

982

Page 983: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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983

Page 984: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

984

Page 985: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

985

Page 986: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 987: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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987

Page 988: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

988

Page 989: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

989

Page 990: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

990

Page 991: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B

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Option A Option B Option C

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991

Page 992: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

992

Page 993: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 533 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

993

Page 994: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 533 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

994

Page 995: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B A

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995

Page 996: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

996

Page 997: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

533 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 515 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

997

Page 998: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B A C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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Page 999: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1000: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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1000

Page 1001: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1001

Page 1002: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1002

Page 1003: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1003

Page 1004: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

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1004

Page 1005: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1005

Page 1006: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1006

Page 1007: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1007

Page 1008: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B

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1008

Page 1009: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 1010: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 515 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Page 1011: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 515 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B A

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1012

Page 1013: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1013

Page 1014: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

515 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 497 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Page 1015: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B A C

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Page 1016: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1017: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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1017

Page 1018: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1018

Page 1019: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1019

Page 1020: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1021: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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1021

Page 1022: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1022

Page 1023: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1023

Page 1024: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1025: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B

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Option A Option B Option C

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1025

Page 1026: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1026

Page 1027: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 553 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1027

Page 1028: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 553 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1029: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B A

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It is July 1st.

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Option A Option B Option C

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1029

Page 1030: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1030

Page 1031: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

553 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 535 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

1031

Page 1032: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B A C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1032

Page 1033: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1033

Page 1034: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Option A Option B Option C

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1034

Page 1035: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1035

Page 1036: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1036

Page 1037: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1037

Page 1038: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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1038

Page 1039: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1039

Page 1040: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1040

Page 1041: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1041

Page 1042: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

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Option A Option B Option C

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1042

Page 1043: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1043

Page 1044: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 552 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1044

Page 1045: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 552 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1045

Page 1046: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C A

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1046

Page 1047: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1047

Page 1048: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

552 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 534 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

1048

Page 1049: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C A C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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Page 1050: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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NEXT

1050

Page 1051: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Option A Option B Option C

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1051

Page 1052: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1052

Page 1053: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1053

Page 1054: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1054

Page 1055: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

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Option A Option B Option C

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1055

Page 1056: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1056

Page 1057: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1057

Page 1058: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1058

Page 1059: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

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And our volunteer?

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1059

Page 1060: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1060

Page 1061: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 534 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1061

Page 1062: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 534 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1062

Page 1063: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C A

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It is July 1st.

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Option A Option B Option C

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1063

Page 1064: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1064

Page 1065: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

534 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 516 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

1065

Page 1066: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C A C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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1066

Page 1067: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1067

Page 1068: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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1068

Page 1069: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1069

Page 1070: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1070

Page 1071: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1071

Page 1072: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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Option A Option B Option C

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1072

Page 1073: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1073

Page 1074: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1074

Page 1075: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1075

Page 1076: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C

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1076

Page 1077: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1077

Page 1078: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 28 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -28 Mm3 = 572 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1078

Page 1079: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C A

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 572 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1079

Page 1080: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C A

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It is July 1st.

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Option A Option B Option C

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1080

Page 1081: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1081

Page 1082: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

572 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 554 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

1082

Page 1083: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C A C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1083

Page 1084: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1084

Page 1085: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1085

Page 1086: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1086

Page 1087: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1087

Page 1088: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1088

Page 1089: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

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Option A Option B Option C

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Page 1090: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1090

Page 1091: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 1092: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A A

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Page 1094: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1094

Page 1095: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 487 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 1096: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 487 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A A B

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It is July 1st.

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Let’s see which release option

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Page 1098: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1098

Page 1099: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

487 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 469 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Page 1100: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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1102

Page 1103: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1103

Page 1104: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1104

Page 1105: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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1106

Page 1107: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1107

Page 1108: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 1109: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1110: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A

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1110

Page 1111: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1111

Page 1112: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 469 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1112

Page 1113: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 469 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1113

Page 1114: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A B

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And our volunteer?

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1114

Page 1115: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1115

Page 1116: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

469 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

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Page 1117: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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Page 1118: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1119: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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Option A Option B Option C

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1119

Page 1120: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1120

Page 1121: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 1122: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1123: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1123

Page 1124: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1124

Page 1125: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Page 1126: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C A

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And our volunteer?

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Option A Option B Option C

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1127

Page 1128: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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Page 1129: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 507 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1129

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Previous decisions: C A B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 507 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1130

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Previous decisions: C A B

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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J

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1131

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1132

Page 1133: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

507 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 489 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

1133

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Previous decisions: C A B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1134

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1135

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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Res

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A M J J

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37 38 45 35Release

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A M J J

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1136

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1137

Page 1138: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1138

Page 1139: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1139

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Previous decisions: A

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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volu

me

Res

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M J J

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59 60 56Release

M J J

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45 46 39

M J J

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26 24 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1140

Page 1141: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1141

Page 1142: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1142

Page 1143: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1143

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Previous decisions: A B

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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voir

volu

me

Res

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J J

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28 30Release

J J

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60 50

J J

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45 35

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1144

Page 1145: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1145

Page 1146: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 501 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1146

Page 1147: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 501 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

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100

120

For

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1147

Page 1148: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B B

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max (95%)

It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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me

Res

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J

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60Release

J

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25

J

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1148

Page 1149: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1149

Page 1150: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

501 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 483 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

1150

Page 1151: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

0

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Our volunteer's results

A M J August1st

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●●

How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1151

Page 1152: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

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140

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max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1152

Page 1153: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

0

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max (95%)

It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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me

Res

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A M J J

100

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37 38 45 35Release

A M J J

100

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55 58 60 57

A M J J

100

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700

17 23 29 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1153

Page 1154: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1154

Page 1155: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1155

Page 1156: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

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120

For

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50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1156

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Previous decisions: B

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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voir

volu

me

Res

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M J J

100

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59 60 56Release

M J J

100

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500

700

45 46 39

M J J

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700

26 24 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1157

Page 1158: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1158

Page 1159: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1159

Page 1160: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

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100

For

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50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1160

Page 1161: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B

0

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75%

max (95%)

It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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volu

me

Res

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J J

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700

28 30Release

J J

100

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60 50

J J

100

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45 35

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1161

Page 1162: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1162

Page 1163: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 483 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1163

Page 1164: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 483 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

For

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us m

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50%

75%

max (95%)

Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1164

Page 1165: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B B

0

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min (5%)

25%

50%

75%

max (95%)

It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

Res

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volu

me

Res

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J

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60Release

J

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25

J

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1165

Page 1166: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1166

Page 1167: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

483 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 465 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

1167

Page 1168: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

0

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Our volunteer's results

A M J August1st

100

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500

700

How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1168

Page 1169: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

20

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140

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NEXT

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And our volunteer?

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1170

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1171

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1172

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C

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And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1174

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1175

Page 1176: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B

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And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1179

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 521 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1180

Page 1181: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 521 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B B

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It is July 1st.

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Let’s see which release option

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Option A Option B Option C

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1182

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1183

Page 1184: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

521 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 503 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Page 1185: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Option A Option B Option C

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1187

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1188

Page 1189: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1189

Page 1190: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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1191

Page 1192: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1192

Page 1193: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1193

Page 1194: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A C

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Page 1196: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1196

Page 1197: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 520 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1197

Page 1198: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 520 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A C B

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1200

Page 1201: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

520 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 502 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

1201

Page 1202: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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Page 1203: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1203

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1204

Page 1205: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1205

Page 1206: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1206

Page 1207: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1209

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1213

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 502 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1214

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Previous decisions: B C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 502 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B C B

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Option A Option B Option C

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1216

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1217

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

502 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 484 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B C B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Option A Option B Option C

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1221

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1222

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1223

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C

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Option A Option B Option C

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1225

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1226

Page 1227: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1227

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Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1228

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Previous decisions: C C

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1229

Page 1230: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1230

Page 1231: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 60 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -60 Mm3 = 540 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1231

Page 1232: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C B

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 540 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1232

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Previous decisions: C C B

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1233

Page 1234: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1234

Page 1235: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

540 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 522 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

1235

Page 1236: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C B C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1236

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1237

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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A M J J

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1238

Page 1239: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1239

Page 1240: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1240

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1241

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Previous decisions: A

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1242

Page 1243: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1243

Page 1244: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 427 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1244

Page 1245: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 427 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A A

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1246

Page 1247: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1247

Page 1248: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

427 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 502 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1248

Page 1249: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 502 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A A C

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1250

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1251

Page 1252: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

502 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 484 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

1252

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Previous decisions: A A C C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1253

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1254

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And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1255

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1256

Page 1257: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1257

Page 1258: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1259

Page 1260: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1260

Page 1261: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 409 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1261

Page 1262: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 409 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B A

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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45 35

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1263

Page 1264: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1264

Page 1265: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

409 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 484 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1265

Page 1266: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 484 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1266

Page 1267: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A C

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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me

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1267

Page 1268: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1268

Page 1269: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

484 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 466 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

1269

Page 1270: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B A C C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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A M J August1st

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1270

Page 1271: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1271

Page 1272: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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It is April 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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A M J J

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37 38 45 35Release

A M J J

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A M J J

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700

17 23 29 25

● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1272

Page 1273: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1273

Page 1274: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1274

Page 1275: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1275

Page 1276: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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59 60 56Release

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1276

Page 1277: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1277

Page 1278: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 59 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -59 Mm3 = 447 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1278

Page 1279: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 447 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1279

Page 1280: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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J J

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1280

Page 1281: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1281

Page 1282: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

447 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 522 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1282

Page 1283: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 522 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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120

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1283

Page 1284: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A C

0

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75%

max (95%)

It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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Res

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J

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1284

Page 1285: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1285

Page 1286: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

522 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 504 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

1286

Page 1287: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C A C C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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A M J August1st

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1287

Page 1288: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1290

Page 1291: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A

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Option A Option B Option C

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1294

Page 1295: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 441 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: A B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 441 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B

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Let’s see which release option

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Page 1298: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1298

Page 1299: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

441 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 516 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1299

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Previous decisions: A B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 516 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: A B C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1302

Page 1303: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

516 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 498 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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Page 1304: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A B C C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1305

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1306

Page 1307: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1307

Page 1308: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1308

Page 1309: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B

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1310

Page 1311: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1311

Page 1312: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 423 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1312

Page 1313: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 423 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B

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1314

Page 1315: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1315

Page 1316: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

423 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 498 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1316

Page 1317: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 498 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B B C

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1318

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1319

Page 1320: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

498 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

NEXT

1320

Page 1321: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B B C C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1321

Page 1322: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1323: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1323

Page 1324: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1324

Page 1325: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1325

Page 1326: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Page 1327: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1327

Page 1328: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1328

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 461 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C B

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 461 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B

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1331

Page 1332: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1332

Page 1333: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

461 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 536 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1333

Page 1334: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C B C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 536 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B C

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● Current reservoir volumeReservoir volume assuming inflow is median forecastReservoir volume assuming inflow is min/max forecast

1335

Page 1336: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1336

Page 1337: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

536 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 518 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C B C C

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1338

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1339

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Let’s see which release option

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Option A Option B Option C

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1340

Page 1341: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1341

Page 1342: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 37 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -37 Mm3 = 431 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1342

Page 1343: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 431 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1343

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Previous decisions: A

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Option A Option B Option C

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1344

Page 1345: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1345

Page 1346: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

431 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 460 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1346

Page 1347: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 460 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1347

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Previous decisions: A C

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our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1348

Page 1349: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1349

Page 1350: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

460 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 535 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1350

Page 1351: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 535 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1351

Page 1352: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C C

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It is July 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1352

Page 1353: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1353

Page 1354: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

535 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 517 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

1354

Page 1355: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: A C C C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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How did you like this experience as a decision-maker?

1355

Page 1356: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on April 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1356

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Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1357

Page 1358: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1358

Page 1359: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 55 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -55 Mm3 = 413 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1359

Page 1360: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 413 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1360

Page 1361: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B

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It is May 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1361

Page 1362: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1362

Page 1363: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

413 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 442 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

1363

Page 1364: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 442 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

1364

Page 1365: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C

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It is June 1st.

And our volunteer?

Let’s see which release option

our volunteer will choose.

Option A Option B Option C

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1365

Page 1366: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

1366

Page 1367: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

442 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 517 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

1367

Page 1368: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: B C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 517 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

0

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Reservoir should be close to 500 Mm3 on August 1st.

If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: B C C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

517 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 499 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer got the job back!

NEXT

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It is April 1st.

The reservoir is at 450 Mm3

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NEXT

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on May 1st is:

April 1 volume + 18 Mm3 - April release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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April has gone by.

April inflow was: 18 Mm3

Our volunteer’s April release was: 17 Mm3

The volume on May 1st is therefore:

450 Mm3 +18 Mm3 -17 Mm3 = 451 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C

It is May 1st.

The reservoir is at 451 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on May 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on June 1st is:

May 1 volume + 55 Mm3 - May release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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May has gone by.

May inflow was: 55 Mm3

Our volunteer’s May release was: 26 Mm3

The volume on June 1st is therefore:

451 Mm3 +55 Mm3 -26 Mm3 = 480 Mm3

No overtop!

The volunteer still has a job!

Let’s go to the next forecast!

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Previous decisions: C C

It is June 1st.

The reservoir is at 480 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on June 1st.

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on July 1st is:

June 1 volume + 120 Mm3 - June release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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June has gone by.

June inflow was: 120 Mm3

Our volunteer’s June release was: 45 Mm3

The volume on July 1st is therefore:

480 Mm3 +120 Mm3 -45 Mm3 = 555 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer got fired!

Can it be fixed?

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Page 1385: IRSTEA - june 2013 - annex 3

Previous decisions: C C C

It is July 1st.

The reservoir is at 555 Mm3

You are given the inflow forecasts on July 1st.

Please fill in your release schedule. Remember: 15 Mm3 ≤ Release ≤ 60 Mm3

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If the volume exceeds 500 Mm3, you are fired.

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C C

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

You can update your reservoir volume:

The volume on August 1st is:

July 1 volume + 22 Mm3 - July release = ?

Did you overtop your reservoir?

� NO, I still have my job.� YES, I got fired...

What about our volunteer?

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July has gone by.

July inflow was: 22 Mm3

Our volunteer’s July release was: 40 Mm3

The volume on August 1st is therefore:

555 Mm3 +22 Mm3 -40 Mm3 = 537 Mm3

Overtop!

The volunteer did not get the job back!

NEXT

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Previous decisions: C C C C

GAME OVERAugust 1st has arrived.If you did not overtop the reservoir, you still have a job and you are hired for the next season!

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