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Use of Bayesian belief networks for dealing with ambiguity in integrated groundwater management
Author(s) -
Henriksen Hans Jørgen,
ZorrillaMiras Pedro,
de la Hera Africa,
Brugnach Marcella
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
integrated environmental assessment and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.665
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1551-3793
pISSN - 1551-3777
DOI - 10.1002/ieam.195
Subject(s) - ambiguity , bayesian network , stakeholder , groundwater , frame (networking) , computer science , engineering , artificial intelligence , telecommunications , public relations , geotechnical engineering , political science , programming language
In integrated groundwater management, different knowledge frames and uncertainties need to be communicated and handled explicitly. This is necessary in order to select efficient adaptive groundwater management strategies. In this connection, Bayesian belief networks allow for integration of knowledge, for engaging stakeholders and for dealing with multiple knowledge frame uncertainties. This is illustrated for the case of the Upper Guadiana Basin, Spain, where Bayesian belief networks with stakeholder involvement were used for dealing with the ambiguities related to sustainable groundwater exploitation. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2012; 8: 430–444. © SETAC