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dc.contributor.advisorLansey, Kevinen
dc.contributor.authorWilliams, Alison Anne
dc.creatorWilliams, Alison Anneen
dc.date.accessioned2018-02-28T22:39:08Z
dc.date.available2018-02-28T22:39:08Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10150/626933
dc.description.abstractEducational tools to assist the public in recognizing decision impacts of water policy in a realistic context are not generally available. This project developed systems modeling based educational decision support simulation tools to fill this void. The goal of this model is to teach people about the implications of water management alternatives so that they can make more knowledgeable decisions. The model is based in Powersim, a dynamic simulation software package capable of producing web-accessible, intuitive, graphic, user-friendly interfaces. Modules are included to represent residential, agricultural, industrial, and turf uses, as well as non market values, water quality, reservoir, flow, and climate conditions. Supplementary materials emphasize important concepts and lead learners through the model. The model was used in a University of Arizona undergraduate class and within the Arizona Master Watershed Stewards Program. Evaluation results demonstrated improved understanding of concepts and system interactions, fulfilling the project's objectives.
dc.language.isoen_USen
dc.publisherThe University of Arizona.en
dc.rightsCopyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author.en
dc.titleEducational applications of decision support simulations for water basinsen_US
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dc.typeThesis-Reproduction (electronic)en
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Arizonaen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
dc.contributor.committeememberLansey, Kevinen
thesis.degree.disciplineGraduate Collegeen
thesis.degree.disciplineHydrology and Water Resourcesen
thesis.degree.nameM.S.en
dc.description.noteDigitized from paper copies provided by the Department of Hydrology & Atmospheric Sciences.en
refterms.dateFOA2018-09-13T20:23:02Z
html.description.abstractEducational tools to assist the public in recognizing decision impacts of water policy in a realistic context are not generally available. This project developed systems modeling based educational decision support simulation tools to fill this void. The goal of this model is to teach people about the implications of water management alternatives so that they can make more knowledgeable decisions. The model is based in Powersim, a dynamic simulation software package capable of producing web-accessible, intuitive, graphic, user-friendly interfaces. Modules are included to represent residential, agricultural, industrial, and turf uses, as well as non market values, water quality, reservoir, flow, and climate conditions. Supplementary materials emphasize important concepts and lead learners through the model. The model was used in a University of Arizona undergraduate class and within the Arizona Master Watershed Stewards Program. Evaluation results demonstrated improved understanding of concepts and system interactions, fulfilling the project's objectives.


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