Hydrological balance and application of the MedWater Model on Naxos Island

Baltas, E; Mimikou, M; Fragiskou, A

dc.contributor.author	Baltas, E	en
dc.contributor.author	Mimikou, M	en
dc.contributor.author	Fragiskou, A	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:09:18Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:09:18Z
dc.date.issued	2012	en
dc.identifier.issn	02508060	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/29804
dc.subject	hydrological model	en
dc.subject	water supply-demand	en
dc.title	Hydrological balance and application of the MedWater Model on Naxos Island	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1080/02508060.2012.645139	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02508060.2012.645139	en
heal.publicationDate	2012	en
heal.abstract	The MedWater model was used to determine both the present and future water balances of the largest water basin on Naxos Island, Greece, comparing water resource availability with water demand while also testing assumptions related to the regional hydrological context and different future scenarios. The model indicated that: the required quantities of water for both irrigation and drinking needs reach their annual maximum values during the summer season; the annual water balance shows a general surplus, but not on a monthly basis; the available quantities of water are not enough to cover irrigation demands during the annual dry period; available water resources maximize in March and are generally under-exploited; and the required volumes of water for both irrigation and direct human consumption will increase in the future. © 2012 International Water Resources Association.	en
heal.journalName	Water International	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1080/02508060.2012.645139	en
dc.identifier.volume	37	en
dc.identifier.issue	1	en
dc.identifier.spage	32	en
dc.identifier.epage	42	en