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Applied Groundwater Modeling,

Edition 2 Simulation of Flow and Advective Transport

Editors: By Mary P. Anderson, William W. Woessner and Randall J. Hunt

Publication Date: 13 Aug 2015

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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.

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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

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By Mary P. Anderson, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA; William W. Woessner, University of Montana, Missoula, USA and Randall J. Hunt, U.S. Geological Survey, Wisconsin Water Science Center, Middleton, WI

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

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"The second edition of Applied Groundwater Modeling is a "must use"book in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses dealing with the practical application of groundwater models. It is also an outstanding reference book for professional groundwater scientists and engineers constructing models in the consulting, industrial, and governmental sectors."—Scott Bair, November-December issue of Groundwater

ISBN: 9780120581030

Page Count: 564

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