SAID (SmArt water management with Integrated Decision support systems): focus on Water quality management DSS

SAID project combines the most recent software and telecommunication solutions for an integrated management of water infrastructures. These solutions are demonstrated in Guadalhorce river basin with a complex system of interconnected dams serving multiple uses. SAID exploits Decision Support Systems (DSSs) in three different management areas: flood management, water quality and energy.

The decision support system (DSS) for water quality management produces its results combining two software modules: “Monitor” web application, for the storage and assessment of measured information, and “WiMMed” hydrological model, for the adequate reproduction of the pollutant loads from the watershed and into the reservoir.

The hydrographs resulting from Monitor or WiMMed can be used as input for the other one. Allowing the simulation of an entire river basin with several dams. They use forecast data with physical properties for a predictive result of vital importance in decision making.

For each meter, historical data is uploaded and the software engine cleanses the direct meter data, filling in gaps whenever possible. Monitor is also aimed to work on mobile devices using latest HTML5 technologies providing rich and interactive graphics.

SAID is an FP7 water & innovation project bringing together partners from 4 countries (Spain, Germany, Portugal and France) for demonstrating and promoting innovative DSSs. The innovation aspects also include the integration of these DSSs and the communication with a robust, low energy in-situ monitoring network. Further information on SAID website.