Introduction
Modeling natural processes and systems can be a very difficult undertaking; ground water movement,
fish habitat, and water recharge into these systems are complex and often require advanced models.
These models typically focus on one topic, are not fully integrated with other models, and require
some training to properly execute the model and understand its results. This is where the UAI comes
into play. The UAI incorporates outcomes from models and provides a simplified interface to calculate
the results.
The Interface is designed using web-based architecture and does more than just incorporate modeling
results and simply interfaces; it provides a framework for assisting users with essential functions
related to water balance. These functions include: linking results from surface, ground water, and
ecological models, identifying ground water sensitive areas, permitting, estimations of water balance
credits, and facilitation of a market place for trading.
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