Information systems for dam safety: Evolution through AI

The paper describes the results of a project which aims at improving the capabilities of an information system that supports the management of dam safety. The improvement has been achieved through additional components developed using arti-ficial intelligence concepts and technologies. We describe the pre-existing information system, identify users' requirements driving the evolution of the information system and explain how AI concepts and technologies may con-tribute. We describe the functions, the architecture and the AI features of two systems (MISTRAL and DAMSAFE) added to the information system. Finally we give some information about the users' acceptance.