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ArcView Applications in SWMM Modeling

1998; Linguagem: Inglês

10.14796/jwmm.r200-11

2292-6062

Uzair M. Shamsi,

Flood Risk Assessment and Management

This chapter presents applications of Arc View Geographic Infonnation System (GIS) in developing SWMM (Storm Water Management Model) computer models.Three types of Arc View applications are presented: intercbanging, interfacing, and integrating.Interfacing or integrating SWMM models with GIS can significantly improve the modeling efficiency because a GIS environment provides a modeler with efficient model development, execution, and analysis tools.Arc View is a user-friendly desktop mapping and GIS program which can be learned by most modelers without extensive training and experience.A venue, ArcView's object-oriented development language, can be used to interface or integrate Arc View and SWMM software.Due to its low cost, ease of use, and Avenue programming capability, ArcView is a suitable tool for developing SWMM interfaces and integrations.This chapter describes how Arc View can be used to develop SWMM computer models.The chapter also provides a software review of available SWMM/GIS interfaces.The advantages and limitations of various techniques are identified and recommendations for future research and development are made from a user's perspective. I I .I IntroductionSWMM is a large and complex model which simulates the movement of precipitation and pollutants from the ground surface through pipe and channel networks, storage treatment units and finally to receiving waters.Both single