Main Page

This is the documentation hub of the ĸ-SDSS. Here you can find manuals, information on where to find tutorials and how to use them, and theoretical and general information regarding the use of the ĸ-SDSS.

The SYMSITES Project

The SYMSITES project aims at developing new technologies and solutions based on the Industrial and Urban symbiosis (I-US) concept, for local and regional collaborations among diverse actors (Citizens, Municipalities and Enterprises) and sectors, improving the sustainability of the use of industrial and societal resources, starting from wastewater and waste materials. SYMSITES scope of action is Industrial Urban symbiosis and its social, economic and environmental impact on different European regions. SYMSITES pillars are

• to enable new technology
• to develop the EcoSite model for regional implementation of I-US
• to enable High Value New Resources (HVNR) capability to leverage I-US adoption
• to develop an IT based Regional Management Platform (ITRMP) to conceive, check feasibility, plan and manage I-US Eco-Sites
• to involve Social Actors as part of the social, economic and environmental bottom line.

(Consult the official SYMSITES website for more information about the project.)

The ĸ-SDSS in the IT based Regional Management Platform (ITRMP)

The ITRMP is an advanced tools for decision and management support to foster replication and ease implementation during each phase of an I-US system evolution (scoping and feasibility, planning and development, ramp-up management and upgrade) for all key actors and stakeholders. The DSS (Decision Support System) component helps the process of assessment, adoption, implementation and ramp-up of EcoSite based I-US.

The ĸ-SDSS is the DSS component for improving I-US policymaking by explicitly including the social dimension in decision-making.

ĸ-SDSS Documentation

ĸ-SDSS User’s Manual

This section contains detailed information on the ĸ-SDSS approach, its application, and best practice. Following this guidance users understand and successfully utilise the system.

For those short of time, the Five Minutes Guide to the k-SDSS offers a quick-start tutorial and essential instructions to help users navigate and utilize the k-SDSS.

1. Introduction to the ĸ-SDSS
   • Key concepts
   • System requirements and access
   • User registration and login
   • File operations, data privacy and security
   • Interface overview and basic navigation
2. Main components of the ĸ-SDSS
   • Experiment session (FCM neural network)
   • Experiment session Agent Based Modelling & Simulation
   • EcoSites I-US context modelling and Simulation
   • Thesaurus & Vocabulary
   • Ontology Navigator & Editor
   • Help & User's guide
3. Core Functionalities
   • Definition of the Decision Case
   • Definition the I-US project and its context
   • Setting the baseline (FCM)
   • Definition of the interventions
   • FCM simulations and data analysis
   • ABM simulations and data analysis
   • Reporting and offline analysis
4. Use Cases & Applications
   • Application to the EcoSite in Spain
   • Application to the EcoSite in Greece
   • Application to the EcoSite in Austria
   • Application to the EcoSite in Denmark
   • Applicaiton to a large I-U S plan feasibility study
   • Application to the redevelopment of an ageing industrial area within the town
   • Application to the revitalisation of a town waterfront area with I-US

Videos about the ĸ-SDSS and the ITRMP

• Video of the ĸ-SDSS operation is a guided tour through the ĸ-SDSS and its functions.
• Video of ITRMP operation is a guided tour through the entire ITRMP platform and its functions.

Using and contributing to this place

This documentation hub is based on the Mediawiki software. Consult the Mediawiki User's Guide for information on using it.