Tool CharacteristicsName of the tool MOUSE Data required to utilise tool The user must feed the model with local baseline data, to establish a model that simulates the actual situation. In this way the tool is adapted to the local context. Once this is done, and the model has been calibrated, the user can use the model to analyse and predict water flows and water quality in different future situations, for instance due to changes in physical conditions of the water body (for instance by expanding the harbour), or changes in flows (for instance reducing or increasing overflows from retention basins). Form of output Reports, maps, analysis, surveillance etc. Type of data output Quantitative output What format is the tool available in? Software What language/s is the tool available in? Main world languages Characterisation of the tool Calculation tool / System simulation tool Factors covered
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The tools can be used at all stages of the dmp-process: Outlining a baseline situation, define future scenarios, assessing impacts of different solutions, detailed design of specific projects, and monitoring. |