WaterWare: The Product

WaterWare   (Release R5.x)   is now available as a completely network based (Intranet, Internet) distributed and modular client-server system that supports any web browser as the only client software required.
See the on-line demos in the ongoing OPTIMA project for selected components.

The system can be run off local servers (with remote support up to a complete real-time mirror installation), or as a complete ASP solution from the high-performance compute servers at ESS, including a broad range of user support and maintenance functions.

Client-Server implementation

Any networked client (standard PC) supporting a standard web browser (MS InternetExplorer, Mozilla, Firefox) with XVGA resolution or better is supported.

WaterWare base system

The base system includes:

• System framework with GUI, help and explain hypertext, on-line manuals;
• River Basin Object data base, including sub-catchments and river reaches;
• Embedded hybrid GIS, MapServer, MapCatalog, MapComposition;
• Embedded rule-based expert system (parameter estimation) and KnowledgeBase with parameter definitions for a generic, interactive "intelligent" editing tool;
• Monitoring data management and time series analysis,
• Dynamic rainfall-runoff model (with optional automatic calibration tools) for sub-catchment water budgets, flooding, soil erosion and sediment transport;
• WRM, Dynamic Water Resources allocation model, conjunctive use, including detailed economic assessment and valuation for cost-benefit analysis;
• Irrigation water requirements estimation, dynamic input for WRM;
• STREAM   a dynamic river water quality model (continuous, basin wide network, post-processing WRM hydrological scenarios)
• Customized data import modules (import filters) for:
  • External monitoring networks and DBMS (ORACLE, MySQL, PostgreSQL);
  • GIS data formats including ArcView Shape files, TIF;
  • Object and time series data in MS/Access or Excel (.csv files)
  • Various document and image formats (PDF, DOC, HTML, PNG, GIF, JPEG, TIF) as part of the River Basin Object data base.

• Support for real-time data capture and monitoring systems as well as scheduled model runs based on a real-time expert system;
• Integration of a dynamic, distributed prognostic meteorological model (MM5) for high-resolution hydrometeorological inputs;
• Rule-based expert system for environmental impact assessment of water resources projects;
• Automatic calibration for RRM model;
• Optimisation framework (non-linear, multi-objective, multi-criteria) for WRM, including economic and environmental criteria.
• dynamic land use change model;
• 2D groundwater flow and transport model;
• dynamic land use change model.

The base system provides support for an unlimited number web-based clients (Intranet or Internet with multi-level access control and user authentication and monitoring), respectively

Maintenance, support, training

All WaterWare installations include in the basic project and license costs (open-ended, non-transferable, unlimited number of users);

• On-site installation and testing (we charge only for travel and subsistence);
• Assistance with data preparation from electronic sources, system configuration, installation building, configuration and customization, up to 120 working days or six calender months after installation);
• An (optional) one-year remote support, extended warranty and maintenance package.
• Optional user training on site; extension include on-the-job training at ESS, and a computer based distance learning/training system;

ASP alternative does not require any hardware installation client-side: servers at ESS are used, clients use a standard PC with Internet connection and industry standard web browser, the system is accessible 7/24 through a private (non-shared) leased 8Mb Internet (Ether) connection:

Costs include

• Set-up costs, to build and start an application with data imports, system configuration, adaptations and customization;
• Annual operation on a subscription basis, unlimited access; operation include a complete maintenance and support package including electronic help desk and reporting system (CRM), training options (distance learning), data base backups, application support/consultancy.

Pricing options:   please do contact us a for a specific quote

Remote Computational Services:
these are transparently integrated with the basi models, in the scenario editing and post-processing and analysis software, and require a reliable broadband Internet access. Computational services can be provided on a bulk annual subscription basis, or charged per actual CPU usage.

WaterWare is also available in attractive turn-key configurations, pre-installed and ready-to-run on Intel-based Linux servers (e.g., Dell PowerEdge) or a range of high-end UNIX servers.

Contact us for an offer and configuration proposal with the machine of your choice ! Alternative platforms available on request.