Assessment of Usage of Modelling and Simulation Software in Water Resource Engineering Management

Oluwadare Joshua OYEBODE

Abstract

The use of software tools for modelling and simulation in the water sector is becoming increasingly important for sustainable water resource engineering management. This study X-rays the use of software for modelling and simulation in the water sector. Geospatial Data Abstraction Library (GDAL), Sea Surface Temperature (SST), Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), Land Surface Analysis Satellite Applications Facility (LSA-SAF), data assimilation (DA), GIS, HEC-HMS, EPANET and many other software can assist in obtaining hydrological data. Methodology adopted is literature survey, research questions and experts’opinions. There are copious challenges facing this; in response to these challenges, software tools for modelling and simulation have been increasingly used to support decision-making in the water sector. These tools can simulate hydrological processes, water quality, and flood risk to predict water availability, identify pollution sources, and develop flood management strategies. One of the key benefits of using software tools for modelling and simulation in the water sector is that they enable decision-makers to assess the impact of different scenarios on water resources and identify the most effective strategies to manage them. Despite their benefits, challenges such as model complexity, data management, and lack of standardization still exist. Water scarcity, water quality degradation, flood risk, and ecosystem degradation are among the challenges faced by the water sector due to population growth, urbanization, climate change, and unsustainable water use practices. Hence, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, along with standardized approaches, are essential for effective and sustainable water resource management.

Assessment of Usage of Modelling and Simulation Software in Water Resource Engineering Management

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