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Ground‐Water Modeling: Applications a
Author(s) -
Mercer James W.,
Faust Charles R.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
groundwater
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.84
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1745-6584
pISSN - 0017-467X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-6584.1980.tb03425.x
Subject(s) - hydrogeology , computer science , field (mathematics) , variety (cybernetics) , numerical models , numerical analysis , partial differential equation , mathematical model , mathematics , algorithm , data mining , mathematical optimization , computer simulation , simulation , geology , artificial intelligence , statistics , geotechnical engineering , mathematical analysis , pure mathematics
The numerical models used in ground‐water studies are general computer programs that can be applied to a variety of hydrogeological conditions. These programs are based on approximations to the governing partial differential equations for ground‐water flow and transport. To use these models requires an understanding of the physical problem and field data. Although program input data and output results are quantitative, the appropriate application of numerical models remains a partly subjective procedure. To use models, the hydrologist must assess the merits of alternative numerical methods, evaluate available data, estimate data where missing or absent, and interpret computed results. The review of previous model applications can provide valuable insight on how these tasks may be approached.