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lJ00053 interface for ST A TEMOD. Use of ST A TEMOD would require that a graphical user interface be developed, INPUT/OUTPUT,CHECKING: MODSIM V STATEMOD VV Model application efficiency and usability of a model is greatly affected by the organization and labeling of the input and output files, and the ability of the model to check reasonableness of input data. The DNR team believes that many of the difficulties that have been experienced in setting up the MODSIM model for the Gunnison River Basin relate to the difficulty of understanding and using input files and output files. While we agree with the consultant team that the MODS 1M interface could be designed to relieve some of the problems related to poorly organized input and output files, the DNR team has found that the present MODSIM interface does not allow a user much understanding of the model application. State representatives have found that, even without a graphical interface. content and organization of STATEMOD input and output files lends to efficient application of the model. ST A TEMOD application is enhanced by having consistent formats and locations for information on diversion, instream flow and reservoir structures and their associated rights, having special operating rules (exchanges, project releases, carrier systems, etc,) in one file, and lists of water rights in priority. STATEMOD output files show river flow for instream rights, various types of water (storage, priority, exchange) diverted and river conditions at a given modeled structure, reservoir water balance, etc. that enhance model development and understanding. UNDERSTANDABILITY, USABILITY & MAINTENANCE: MODSIM VV STATEMOD VVV BASIS: The DNR team believes that the many problems the consultant team has experienced in developing the water resource planning model prototype relate to the complex solution concepts of the MODSIM model. Answers have typically not been readily given when the DNR team identifies a 4