Overview
The OpenMI-LIFE project's rationale lies in the Water Framework Directive, which demands an integrated approach to water management. This requires an ability to predict how catchment processes will interact. In most contexts, it is not feasible to build a single predictive model that adequately represents all the processes; therefore, a means of linking models of individual processes is required. This is met by the FP5 HarmonIT projects innovative and acclaimed solution, the Open Modelling Interface and Environment (the OpenMI).
The purpose of the OpenMI-LIFE is to transform the OpenMI from research output to sustainable operational product. It will build the capacity to use the OpenMI and will demonstrate it in real-life situations. It will also demonstrate the technical support and co-ordination. Finally, information about the OpenMI will be disseminated to users.
The OpenMI-Life project is supported by the European Commission under the