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METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS

Zhumakhan Mustafaev 1 , Ainura Aldiyarova 2

1 JSC “Institute of Geography and Water Security”; 2 Kazakh National Agrarian Research University

doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/54 pp. 558-566 Admitted 21.07.2025 Published 30.09.2025

Abstract

On the basis of materialistic theory of scientific knowledge, including modeling, analysis, synthesis and evaluation, the theoretical and methodological aspects of assessing the irrigation-resource potential of the territory of the river basin catchment area are scientifically substantiated in the work. The purpose of the study is to determine the place of irrigation-resource potential in the system of natural-resource potential of the territory by analyzing its essence and developing a methodological approach to its comprehensive assessment. Based on the analysis of the approach developed by I.V. Orlova, within the framework of which the irrigation-resource potential is presented through interrelated components: water-irrigation, land-irrigation, technical-irrigation, economic-irrigation and assimilation potential, the processes occurring within natural systems, as well as geo-ecological limitations are taken into account. For modeling and quantitative assessment we used Harrington's desirability function, which allows modeling using factors of different dimensionality and range of values of varying variables. The lack of unified algorithms for analysis and forecasting necessitates the creation of new mathematical models. The proposed methodological approach provides a more accurate assessment of irrigation and resource potential, which is especially relevant in the context of sustainable environmental management and improving the efficiency of watershed management.

natural-resource potential irrigation-resource potential river basin desirability function assessment methodology mathematical modeling

01 Introduction

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[1]2025. METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS. Izdenister natigeler. 3 (107) (Sep. 2025), 558–566. DOI:https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/54.
(1)METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS. Izdenister natigeler 2025, No. 3 (107), 558-566. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/54.
METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS. (2025). Izdenister Natigeler, 3 (107), 558-566. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/54
METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS. Izdenister natigeler, [S. l.], n. 3 (107), p. 558–566, 2025. DOI: 10.37884/3-2025/54. Disponível em: https://agrosoil.kaznaru.edu.kz/index.php/research/article/view/1075. Acesso em: 15 sep. 2026.
“METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS”. 2025. Izdenister Natigeler, no. 3 (107) (September): 558-66. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/54.
“METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS” (2025) Izdenister natigeler, (3 (107), pp. 558–566. doi:10.37884/3-2025/54.
[1]“METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS”, Izdenister natigeler, no. 3 (107), pp. 558–566, Sep. 2025, doi: 10.37884/3-2025/54.
“METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS”. Izdenister Natigeler, no. 3 (107), Sept. 2025, pp. 558-66, https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/54.
“METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS”. Izdenister natigeler, no. 3 (107) (September 30, 2025): 558–566. Accessed September 15, 2026. https://agrosoil.kaznaru.edu.kz/index.php/research/article/view/1075.
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1.METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING THE IRRIGATION AND RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE CATCHMENT AREA OF RIVER BASINS. Izdenister natigeler. 2025;(3 (107):558-566. doi:10.37884/3-2025/54