Watershed optimal decision models for water-quality management
流域水质管理优化决策模型研究

In light of the difficulties in effective water pollution control, this study formulated a watershed optimal management decision model framework based on relevant researches on mechanistic modeling of watershed hydrology, hydrodynamics, water quality and aquatic ecology. The decision model framework also took into account the existing socio-economic development status in watersheds. Based on this framework, we reviewed the history and current status of watershed optimal decision support models from three different aspects: simple systematic optimization models, coupled simulation-optimization model, and complicated optimization models on different temporal and spatial scales. Meanwhile, the problems during the development of watershed optimization models were identified. Finally, in order to solve the bottle-neck of computation for watershed optimization models, simplification of the structure of simulation models and adaptive management were recommended.