Journal of Hydroinformatics Vol 10 No 1 pp 69–95 © IWA Publishing 2008 doi:10.2166/hydro.2007.011
Optimization methods applied for sustainable management of water-scarce basins
Cem P. Cetinkaya, Okan Fistikoglu, Nilgun B. Harmancioglu and Kurt Fedra
Water Resources Management Research and Application Center (SUMER), Dokuz Eylul University, Tinaztepe Campus, Buca 35160, Izmir, Turkey Tel: +90 232 412 7246 Fax: +90 232 4531192 nilgun.harmancioglu@deu.edu.tr
Environmental Software & Services GmbH, Kalkgewerk 1, PO Box 100, A-2352, Gumpoldskirchen, Austria Tel: +43 2252 633 05 Fax: +43 2252 633 059 kurt@ess.co.at
ABSTRACT
This paper aims to present the information-based technologies used for water management in a test basin within the scope of the EU-sponsored SMART and OPTIMA projects. The study uses a dynamic simulation model with its associated databases and a water resources planning and optimization system, established through a web-based client–server implementation to support distributed use and easy access for multi-criteria optimization and decision support. The results clearly illustrate how a consistent and well-integrated set of advanced but practical Decision Support System (DSS) tools can be used for efficient “optimal” water management strategies and policies of use, designed for a participatory public decision-making process.
Keywords: decision support; dynamic simulation; information technology; multi-criteria optimization; scenarios; sustainable water management
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