Method
The work began with an assessment of the software components, data flows, user interfaces and scientific modelling requirements inherited from the first phase of HİDROTÜRK.
The existing platform was evaluated in terms of performance, accuracy, usability, maintainability and extensibility. Based on this assessment, a modular development approach was followed to preserve the independence of individual model components while enabling them to operate through shared data structures and modelling workflows.
Requirements coordination was carried out between software developers and specialists working in hydrology, hydrogeology, hydrodynamics, water quality, ecology and water allocation. Scientific requirements were translated into technical specifications covering user interfaces, data models, processing stages, validation rules and interoperable software components.
The project focused on improving the consistency of workflows for preparing model inputs, defining parameters, configuring scenarios, executing models, managing outputs and evaluating results. Shared approaches were established for data exchange, integration points and user interaction across the different modules.
Development was conducted iteratively. Software improvements were evaluated through technical testing, representative modelling scenarios, expert review and model verification and validation activities. Identified issues and expert feedback were incorporated into subsequent development cycles.
Following completion of the project, architectural decisions, technical requirements, testing processes and developed components were documented to support the continued maintenance and sustainability of the platform.