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Ground Water Modeling Applications Using the Analytic Element Method
Author(s) -
Hunt Randall J.
Publication year - 2006
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.1745-6584.2005.00143.x
Subject(s) - computer science , finite element method , cover (algebra) , grid , sensitivity (control systems) , wellhead , focus (optics) , geology , electronic engineering , engineering , mechanical engineering , physics , structural engineering , optics , geodesy
Though powerful and easy to use, applications of the analytic element method are not as widespread as finite‐difference or finite‐element models due in part to their relative youth. Although reviews that focus primarily on the mathematical development of the method have appeared in the literature, a systematic review of applications of the method is not available. An overview of the general types of applications of analytic elements in ground water modeling is provided in this paper. While not fully encompassing, the applications described here cover areas where the method has been historically applied (regional, two‐dimensional steady‐state models, analyses of ground water–surface water interaction, quick analyses and screening models, wellhead protection studies) as well as more recent applications (grid sensitivity analyses, estimating effective conductivity and dispersion in highly heterogeneous systems). The review of applications also illustrates areas where more method development is needed (three‐dimensional and transient simulations).