A Practical Guide to Groundwater and Solute Transport Modeling

Focusing on modeling applications, this outstanding reference provides a step-by-step, non-mathematical approach to constructing and using realistic workable groundwater models on a daily basis. Extensive detailed drawings, case studies, practical examples, and sample models illustrate important concepts. Includes data on hydrogeologic features and pollutants plus a glossary of terms.

Understanding Groundwater Modeling. Reviewing the Mathematical Model for Flow. Reviewing the Mathematical Model for Transport. Using Analytical Models for Idealized Flow and Transport Problems. Understanding Numerical Flow Models. Understanding Numerical Transport Models. Dimensionality of Flow and Transport Problems. Applying Numerical Models. Special Topics. Appendices. Glossary. References. Index.