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These systems enable users to simply review the data structures. pDSS linkages t software the database having extensive knowledge of input and output data allow users to display input and output data via a GUI and to eerThe key element of a DSShs visualization tools that are typically an integral part o the m user the integration of the data - centered system of models, databases, odel oudtpute andedata wisp al help analyze different scenarios. These combination of data, were not previously possible without current compute c e of the intgration of the process. components into a logical and easy -to -use framework is the or Given the complexity of water availability and use in the South Platte basin, the need for a DSS becomes increasingly apparent. 1.4.4 The Colorado River and Rio Grande Decision Support Systems 1.4.4.1 General. As part of the SPDSS Feasibiityofheir omponents to the SPDSS ttthe reviewed This CRDSS and the RGDSS to determine the applicability review was conducted to: • Facilitate the development of compatible databases DSSs in order to minimize existing future maintenance costs and maximize use of g • Ensure that the tools developed for CRDSS and RGDSS are used to the greatest extent possible in SPDSS in order to improve the cost - effectiveness of SPDSS tool development and future CDSS maintenance CRDSS and RGDSS are data - centered systems thaedecisionstoTherrelationalddat base and models to help water users and water manag ers make holds structure and station information, including time series, water rights, and geographic data. Key components of CRDSS and RGDSS are listed below- • A centralized relational database • Associated spatial databases • Infrastructure (e.g., a database server, a Web server) • An intra- network to link the DWR's server in Denver with field offices throughout the basin and the CWCB • The State of Colorado consumptive use model (StateCU) • The State of Colorado water resources planning model (StateMod) • The State of Colorado water rights administration tool (CWRAT) • The State of Colorado Water Budget tool (StateWB) • The State of Colorado Groundwater Preprocessor (StateGWP) which includes a spatial and temporal preprocessor and a MODFLOW input preprocessor • Several data management interfaces (DMIs) to view and analyze data in the relational database • Satellite connections to support real -time data 1 -10 p:data \gen\spdss %nal report \chapter Ldoc October 31, 2001