Chapter thirteen generic simulation models for facilitating stakeholder involvement in water resources planning and management: a comparison, evaluation, and identification of future needs

摘要: The keen public interest in the management of water resources and related environmental and socioeconomical issues has placed a great demand for a new class of generic simulation models capable of facilitating the involvement of stakeholders at all levels in the decision-making process. This chapter presents the results from a workshop on the assessment of the current state of the science and art in river basin simulation modelling. It also identifies future needs from the perspective of those involved in the development and/or the application of five leading generic river basin simulation models.The models discussed in this chapter have many features in common, and some that differ. All are what we commonly call decision support systems for analysing and estimating various impacts associated with alternative water, and, in some cases, watershed management policies and practices. All are interactive, i.e. they …