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A Modular Interactive Simulation System for Eutrophication and Regional Development
Author(s) -
Fedra Kurt
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
water resources research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.863
H-Index - 217
eISSN - 1944-7973
pISSN - 0043-1397
DOI - 10.1029/wr021i002p00143
Subject(s) - flexibility (engineering) , modular design , computer science , interface (matter) , watershed , information system , user interface , systems engineering , process management , engineering , machine learning , operating system , statistics , mathematics , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , parallel computing , electrical engineering
An interactive, policy‐oriented simulation and information system including videographics is introduced. The system is designed as a tool for learning about large, complex, regional environmental systems. A high degree of flexibility is achieved through the use of simple modules, describing elements of the system at various levels of detail and resolution. Background information from a historical data base drives the default evolution of the system. Alternative courses of action can be simulated at various hierarchical levels of management or policymaking. An interactive, dialogue‐oriented, user interface controls the simulations and the display of results, including videographics with geographical or statistical information. The approach is discussed in terms of a pilot application project, dealing with a lake‐watershed system having conflicts between water quality and regional development goals.