GIS-based optimisation of the hydrometeorological network in Greece

Baltas, EA; Mimikou, MA

dc.contributor.author	Baltas, EA	en
dc.contributor.author	Mimikou, MA	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:30:49Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:30:49Z
dc.date.issued	2009	en
dc.identifier.issn	1753-8947	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/19635
dc.subject	hydrometeorological	en
dc.subject	network	en
dc.subject	station	en
dc.subject	GIS	en
dc.subject	optimisation	en
dc.title	GIS-based optimisation of the hydrometeorological network in Greece	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1080/17538940902818303	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17538940902818303	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2009	en
heal.abstract	The operation of a network of hydrometeorological stations constitutes basic infrastructure for the management of water resources. Despite the increased need for rational water management in Greece, there is not a single network of hydrometeorological stations. Various State Services have established sectional networks of limited coverage, resulting in many disadvantages. This study aims at the optimisation of the existing network, using GIS methods. An optimum network of hydrometeorological stations is designed, which constitutes the base for the optimisation of the present network. The optimum network consists of 1379 hydrometeorological stations and is based on the guidelines of international organisations. The uniform spatial distribution of the stations and criteria concerning the selection of the appropriate site, such as the low terrain slope, easy accessibility and proximity to special interest points, were of special importance for its development. Eventually, only the 20% of the existing stations remain at their locations and are included in the optimised network. The rest of the stations should be redistributed according to the proposed sites of the optimum network.	en
heal.publisher	TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD	en
heal.journalName	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIGITAL EARTH	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1080/17538940902818303	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000270090200006	en
dc.identifier.volume	2	en
dc.identifier.issue	2	en
dc.identifier.spage	171	en
dc.identifier.epage	185	en