Abstract

This chapter presents applications of ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS) in developing SWMM (Storm Water Management Model) computer models. Three types of ArcView applications are presented: interchanging, interfacing, and integrating. Interfacing or integrating SWMM models with GIS can significantly improve the modeling efficiency because a GIS environment provides a modeler with efficient model development, execution, and analysis tools. ArcView is a user-friendly desktop mapping and GIS program which can be learned by most modelers without extensive training and experience. Avenue, ArcView's object-oriented development language, can be used to interface or integrate ArcView and SWMM software. Due to its low cost, ease of use, and Avenue programming capability, ArcView is a suitable tool for developing SWMM interfaces and integrations. This chapter describes how ArcView can be used to develop SWMM computer models. The chapter also provides a software review of available SWMM/GIS interfaces. The advantages and limitations of various techniques are identified and recommendations for future research and development are made from a user's perspective.

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