Hydroinformatics: Further steps into object orientation

Abstract

In a world of ever changing information technologies, involving software as well as hardware developments, it is only natural that hydroinformatics must position itself within these possibilities and developments. Even though hydroinformatics mostly is living within the conditions set by the world of information technology in general, in some cases hydroinformatics may push these developments in desired directions, and in even more cases hydroinformatics must add functionality to such technologies in order to make them complete and so useful.One such new technique is object orientation. This paper discuss how the use of object orientation, and the consequences that flow from that use, will influence the way in which hydroinformatics systems will be implemented in the future. At the same time, certain areas are indicated which have a great potential for hydroinformatics, areas where standardisation and developments are still missing and where hydroinformatics may have to contribute actively before real-wor...