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Chapter 3 Decision Support Model (IUWS-DSM) - Tubdok

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86 New Conception and <strong>Decision</strong> <strong>Support</strong> <strong>Model</strong> for <strong>IUWS</strong><br />

3.6 Realisation Method in Software<br />

The functions of the <strong>IUWS</strong>-<strong>DSM</strong> can be built up and realised in the Microsoft ® EXCEL in<br />

a simple way. In order to make the model more accessible, it is suggested realising the<br />

model as the specific software. The proposed concept and methods are hereby given.<br />

3.6.1 Concepts<br />

The supposed architecture of the software for <strong>IUWS</strong>-<strong>DSM</strong> is depicted in Figure 39, which<br />

consists of several modules. The core is the <strong>Model</strong> Engine that holds the major functions of<br />

data processing, calculation and comparison, as well as data transfer internally and<br />

externally. It is also in charge of communicating between all modules.<br />

System Architecture of the Software (<strong>IUWS</strong>-<strong>DSM</strong>)<br />

Database <strong>Model</strong> Engine<br />

project<br />

information<br />

knowledge<br />

base<br />

<strong>Model</strong> User<br />

e.g. planners, engineers, officers<br />

general<br />

information<br />

Results Visualiser<br />

Results are depicted in the<br />

terse, comprehensible ways.<br />

calculation<br />

data transfter<br />

comparison<br />

Figure 39: System architecture of the software (<strong>IUWS</strong>-<strong>DSM</strong>)<br />

Other software<br />

e.g. software of GIS, digital<br />

maps, hydraulic models, etc.<br />

The Database is used for storing all kinds of information and data. The module of<br />

Database contains three storages that are for Project Information, General Information and<br />

Knowledge Base. Project information refers to the factual information and data of designed<br />

projects. The outcome calculated by the software is also the project information. Opposite to<br />

it, general information is the sharable common information. Knowledge base includes<br />

functions and information of cost estimation, energy assessment, and decision making roles.<br />

One module is set up especially for visualising the results, i.e. Results Visualiser. As the<br />

software of the <strong>DSM</strong>, it is very important to present the results in a terse, comprehensible,<br />

and perceivable way, because the results are presented to the decision makers who are<br />

often not the water specialists or technical experts. Meanwhile, the software should be<br />

compatible with other water-related software, so that the data can be shared.

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