Modelling

All decision support is based on some degree of systematic structuring of data and knowledge.

In some cases, based on a systematic organization of knowledge and previous experiences, the structuring is made “inside the head” of water managers.

Modelling tools provide an added value due to their ability to:

– efficiently organize complex data and process understanding, including feed-backs and other interlinkages;

– make it possible to interpolate and extrapolate between observations to time series and geographical areas not covered by monitoring programmes;

– assess the impact of single or combination of measures in management plans.

Hereafter are presented:

- “A list of some tools (software) used for water resource modelling”