A Review on Decision Support System for Water Resource Development and Management

The interactions of various components of water management systems are highly non-linear in nature. To develop the water resource utilization policy, huge and diversified data are required and then to use for the optimization which provide several scenario. These scenarios are further required to evaluate for the best solution. The Decision Support System (DSS), helps in selection of best solution among the feasible solution. Several DSS model has been developed in the past to assist in the selection of best solution. The present study reviews those efforts particularly in the field of water management. The present study deals with the historical development of Decision support systems. The components and characteristics of DSS and its successful implementation in agricultural system management and water resources development and management have been elaborated. The optimization methodologies employed in DSS are also been discussed. The study suggested that the DSS can be effectively used in solving the water management problem but careful selection and local calibration of the DSS are highly desired.