Water management landscape-technical system: structure, justification of the concept

Abstract

The content of the “water management system” concept as a complex of interrelated water bodies and hydraulic structures designed for water resources management is defined. The author mentions that it is advisable to begin the substantiation of the “water management system” concept with the analysis of its components, particularly with such concepts as “system”, “management” and “aquatic”. The essence of the concept “system” is revealed and it is highlighted that this concept is a fundamental and metaphysical category. It is noted that in domestic scientific sources the substantiation of the concept “management” is considered only in the context of territory development. The essence of a water object as a natural or artificially created element of the environment, where water is concentrated, is explained. Analyzing modern scientific works, water management was identified as an independent branch of the economy. Various views on the interpretation of water management complex content are highlighted. Most scientists identify the “water management” and “water management complex” concepts, but some of them note that it is unacceptable to equate these concepts. Also, scientists suggest a slightly different opinion and state that water management is a component of the water management complex. The concept of a “water management complex” as a set of hydraulic structures oriented to the efficient use of water resources is justified. It is confirmed that the water management system is the primary form of territorial organization of the water management complex. Based on domestic scientists’ definitions analysis, the “water management system” concept is specified and the “water management landscape and technical system” concept is distinguished. The “landscape and technical system” concept was identified and it was shown that this system is divided into two categories – landscape and engineering and landscape and anthropogenic systems. Key words: system, management, water management, water object, water management complex, water management system, water management landscape and technical system.