Modeling aspects have added a new dimension in research innovations in all
branches of engineering. In the field of soil and water engineering, they are
increasingly used for planning, development, and management of land and water
resources, including analysis of quantity and quality parameters of surface and
ground water, flood forecasting and control measures, optimum allocation and
utilization of irrigation water. The application of these models saves
considerable time in decision support systems and helps in conservation and
optimum allocations of scarce precious natural resources.