Ranking spatial interpolation techniques using a GIS-based DSSRanking spatial interpolation techniques using a GIS-based DSS Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication Δημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτές 2015-10-092004enA GIS-based Decision Support System (DSS) was developed to select the appropriate interpolation technique used in studying rainfall spatial variability. The DSS used the ArcView GIS platform by incorporating its spatial analysis capabilities, the programming language "AVENUE", and simple sta- tistical methods. The system consists of a series of modules and can be applied in spatial studies of other hydrological parameters. A test case from the country of Switzerland is used to demonstrate the applicability of the system. This should aid in better input to hydrological models.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/International Journal of Global NEST161-20 Tsanis Giannis Τσανης Γιαννης S. Naoum Hydrological models