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Applied Groundwater Modeling
Simulation of Flow and Advective Transport
2nd Edition - August 13, 2015
Authors: Mary P. Anderson, William W. Woessner, Randall J. Hunt
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780120581030
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eBook ISBN:9780080916385
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This second edition is extensively revised throughout with expanded discussion of modeling fundamentals and coverage of advances in model calibration and uncertainty analysis th…Read more
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This second edition is extensively revised throughout with expanded discussion of modeling fundamentals and coverage of advances in model calibration and uncertainty analysis that are revolutionizing the science of groundwater modeling. The text is intended for undergraduate and graduate level courses in applied groundwater modeling and as a comprehensive reference for environmental consultants and scientists/engineers in industry and governmental agencies.
Explains how to formulate a conceptual model of a groundwater system and translate it into a numerical model
Demonstrates how modeling concepts, including boundary conditions, are implemented in two groundwater flow codes-- MODFLOW (for finite differences) and FEFLOW (for finite elements)
Discusses particle tracking methods and codes for flowpath analysis and advective transport of contaminants
Summarizes parameter estimation and uncertainty analysis approaches using the code PEST to illustrate how concepts are implemented
Discusses modeling ethics and preparation of the modeling report
Includes Boxes that amplify and supplement topics covered in the text
Each chapter presents lists of common modeling errors and problem sets that illustrate concepts
Graduate students and practicing professionals in groundwater hydrology, civil engineers and environmental consultants, and scientists/engineers in industry and governmental agencies who deal with groundwater
Dedication
List of Figures
Preface
Disclaimer
Acknowledgments
Section 1. Modeling Fundamentals
Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Motivation for Modeling
1.2. What Is a Model?
1.3. Purpose of Modeling
1.4. Limitations of Models
1.5. Modeling Ethics
1.6. Modeling Workflow
1.7. Common Modeling Errors
1.8. Use of This Text
1.9. Problems
Chapter 2. Modeling Purpose and Conceptual Model
2.1. Modeling Purpose
2.2. Conceptual Model: Definition and General Features
2.3. Components of a Conceptual Model
2.4. Uncertainty in the Conceptual Model
2.5. Common Modeling Errors
2.6. Problems
Chapter 3. Basic Mathematics and the Computer Code
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Governing Equation for Groundwater Flow
3.3. Boundary Conditions
3.4. Analytical Models
3.5. Numerical Models
3.6. Code Selection
3.7. Code Execution
3.8. Common Modeling Errors
3.9. Problems
Section 2. Designing the Numerical Model
Introduction
Chapter 4. Model Dimensionality and Setting Boundaries
4.1. Spatial Dimensions
4.2. Selecting Boundaries
4.3. Implementing Boundaries in a Numerical Model
4.4. Extracting Local Boundary Conditions from a Regional Model
4.5. Simulating the Water Table
4.6. Common Modeling Errors
4.7. Problems
Chapter 5. Spatial Discretization and Parameter Assignment
5.1. Discretizing Space
5.2. Horizontal Nodal Spacing
5.3. Model Layers
5.4. Parameters
5.5. Parameter Assignment
5.6. Parameter Uncertainty
5.7. Common Modeling Errors
5.8. Problems
Chapter 6. More on Sources and Sinks
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Pumping and Injection Wells
6.3. Areally Distributed Sources and Sinks
6.4. Drains and Springs
6.5. Streams
6.6. Lakes
6.7. Wetlands
6.8. Common Modeling Errors
6.9. Problems
Chapter 7. Steady-State and Transient Simulations
7.1. Steady-State Simulations
7.2. Steady State or Transient?
7.3. Transient Simulations
7.4. Initial Conditions
7.5. Perimeter Boundary Conditions for Transient Simulations
7.6. Discretizing Time
7.7. Characterizing Transient Conditions
7.8. Common Modeling Errors
7.9. Problems
Section 3. Particle Tracking, Calibration, Forecasting, and Uncertainty Analysis
Introduction
Chapter 8. Particle Tracking
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Velocity Interpolation
8.3. Tracking Schemes
8.4. Weak Sinks
8.5. Applications
8.6. Particle Tracking Codes
8.7. Common Errors in Particle Tracking
8.8. Problems
Chapter 9. Model Calibration: Assessing Performance
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Limitations of History Matching
9.3. Calibration Targets
9.4. Manual History Matching
9.5. Parameter Estimation: Automated Trial-and-Error History Matching
9.6. Highly Parameterized Model Calibration with Regularized Inversion
9.7. A Workflow for Calibration and Model Performance Evaluation
9.8. Common Modeling Errors
9.9. Problems
Chapter 10. Forecasting and Uncertainty Analysis
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Characterizing Uncertainty
10.3. Addressing Uncertainty
10.4. Basic Uncertainty Analysis
10.5. Advanced Uncertainty Analysis
10.6. Reporting Forecast Uncertainty
10.7. Evaluating Forecasts: Postaudits
10.8. Common Modeling Errors
10.9. Problems
Section 4. The Modeling Report and Advanced Topics
Introduction
Chapter 11. The Modeling Report, Archive, and Review
11.1. Introduction
11.2. The Modeling Report
11.3. Archiving the Model
11.4. Reviewing the Modeling Report
11.5. Common Errors in Report/Archive Preparation and Review
11.6. Problems
Chapter 12. Beyond Basic Modeling Concepts
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Complex Groundwater Flow Processes
12.3. Transport Processes
12.4. Surface Water Processes
12.5. Stochastic Groundwater Modeling
12.6. Decision-Support and Optimization
12.7. Final Comments
Index
No. of pages: 630
Language: English
Edition: 2
Published: August 13, 2015
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780120581030
eBook ISBN: 9780080916385
MA
Mary P. Anderson
Affiliations and expertise
University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
WW
William W. Woessner
Affiliations and expertise
University of Montana, Missoula, USA
RH
Randall J. Hunt
Affiliations and expertise
U.S. Geological Survey, Wisconsin Water Science Center, Middleton, WI