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Comparing the Applicability of Commonly Used Hydrological Ecosystem Services Models for Integrated Decision-Support

Lüke, Anna ; Hack, Jochen (2018)
Comparing the Applicability of Commonly Used Hydrological Ecosystem Services Models for Integrated Decision-Support.
In: Sustainability, 10 (2)
doi: 10.3390/su10020346
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Kurzbeschreibung (Abstract)

Different simulation models are used in science and practice in order to incorporate hydrological ecosystem services in decision-making processes. This contribution compares three simulation models, the Soil and Water Assessment Tool, a traditional hydrological model, and two ecosystem services models, the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs model and the Resource Investment Optimization System model. The three models are compared on a theoretical and conceptual basis as well in a comparative case study application. The application of the models to a study area in Nicaragua reveals that a practical benefit to apply these models for different questions in decision-making generally exists. However, modelling of hydrological ecosystem services is associated with a high application effort and requires input data that may not always be available. The degree of detail in temporal and spatial variability in ecosystem service provision is higher when using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool compared to the two ecosystem service models. In contrast, the ecosystem service models have lower requirements on input data and process knowledge. A relationship between service provision and beneficiaries is readily produced and can be visualized as a model output. The latter is especially useful for a practical decision-making context.

Typ des Eintrags: Artikel
Erschienen: 2018
Autor(en): Lüke, Anna ; Hack, Jochen
Art des Eintrags: Bibliographie
Titel: Comparing the Applicability of Commonly Used Hydrological Ecosystem Services Models for Integrated Decision-Support
Sprache: Englisch
Publikationsjahr: 29 Januar 2018
Verlag: MDPI
Titel der Zeitschrift, Zeitung oder Schriftenreihe: Sustainability
Jahrgang/Volume einer Zeitschrift: 10
(Heft-)Nummer: 2
DOI: 10.3390/su10020346
URL / URN: http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/2/346
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Kurzbeschreibung (Abstract):

Different simulation models are used in science and practice in order to incorporate hydrological ecosystem services in decision-making processes. This contribution compares three simulation models, the Soil and Water Assessment Tool, a traditional hydrological model, and two ecosystem services models, the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs model and the Resource Investment Optimization System model. The three models are compared on a theoretical and conceptual basis as well in a comparative case study application. The application of the models to a study area in Nicaragua reveals that a practical benefit to apply these models for different questions in decision-making generally exists. However, modelling of hydrological ecosystem services is associated with a high application effort and requires input data that may not always be available. The degree of detail in temporal and spatial variability in ecosystem service provision is higher when using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool compared to the two ecosystem service models. In contrast, the ecosystem service models have lower requirements on input data and process knowledge. A relationship between service provision and beneficiaries is readily produced and can be visualized as a model output. The latter is especially useful for a practical decision-making context.

Freie Schlagworte: hydrological ecosystem services; hydrological modelling; decision support; model comparison; Nicaragua; ecosystem service quantification; river basin management
Fachbereich(e)/-gebiet(e): 11 Fachbereich Material- und Geowissenschaften
11 Fachbereich Material- und Geowissenschaften > Geowissenschaften
11 Fachbereich Material- und Geowissenschaften > Geowissenschaften > Fachgebiet Ingenieurökologie
13 Fachbereich Bau- und Umweltingenieurwissenschaften
13 Fachbereich Bau- und Umweltingenieurwissenschaften > Institut Wasserbau und Wasserwirtschaft
13 Fachbereich Bau- und Umweltingenieurwissenschaften > Institut Wasserbau und Wasserwirtschaft > Fachgebiet Ingenieurhydrologie und Wasserbewirtschaftung
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