TY - JOUR
T1 - Improved integrated water resource modelling by combining DPSIR and system dynamics conceptual modelling techniques
AU - Zare, Fateme
AU - Elsawah, Sondoss
AU - Bagheri, Ali
AU - Nabavi, Ehsan
AU - Jakeman, Anthony J.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2019/9/15
Y1 - 2019/9/15
N2 - Similar to any modelling technique, system dynamics (SD) modelling should start with the essential step of scoping and identifying the problem of interest before further analysis and modelling. In practice, this first step is a challenging task, especially when wicked issues such as water management are being addressed. There is still a vital need for modelling methods and tools that can support modellers to identify and assemble essential data to inform problem scoping and boundary setting. This article aims to narrow this gap by presenting a methodology for combining a series of conceptual modelling techniques (extending the usually linear Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response framework with causal loop diagrams, system archetypes, stock and flow diagrams) towards the development of a quantitative SD model. A case study of the Gorganroud-Gharesu Basin, in Iran, is used to illustrate the benefits of the methodology. Our experience shows that combining multiple conceptual models provides complementary insights into the problem boundaries and model structure, as a basis for developing the SD model.
AB - Similar to any modelling technique, system dynamics (SD) modelling should start with the essential step of scoping and identifying the problem of interest before further analysis and modelling. In practice, this first step is a challenging task, especially when wicked issues such as water management are being addressed. There is still a vital need for modelling methods and tools that can support modellers to identify and assemble essential data to inform problem scoping and boundary setting. This article aims to narrow this gap by presenting a methodology for combining a series of conceptual modelling techniques (extending the usually linear Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response framework with causal loop diagrams, system archetypes, stock and flow diagrams) towards the development of a quantitative SD model. A case study of the Gorganroud-Gharesu Basin, in Iran, is used to illustrate the benefits of the methodology. Our experience shows that combining multiple conceptual models provides complementary insights into the problem boundaries and model structure, as a basis for developing the SD model.
KW - DPSIR
KW - Gorganroud-gharesu basin
KW - Integrated water resources assessment
KW - System dynamics
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85067074475&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.05.033
DO - 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.05.033
M3 - Article
SN - 0301-4797
VL - 246
SP - 27
EP - 41
JO - Journal of Environmental Management
JF - Journal of Environmental Management
ER -