Analog Model Study of Ground-Water Flow in the Rehoboth Bay Area, Delaware.
Abstract
The study concerns ground-water flow in the Rehoboth Bay area, Delaware, a coastal area which depends on ground water for its fresh-water supply. Increased pumping demands may threaten to lower the water table and allow salt-water intrusion into the wells. The study was conducted using a viscous flow analog model. An analogy is made between flow through porous media and viscous flow in a narrow capillary space. The model makes it possible to use two different glycerin solutions to make observations and predict interactions between fresh and salt water in nature. Results indicate the amount of fresh water being discharged to the sea and the extent of salt-water intrusion under various imposed natural conditions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0746890
Entities
People
- Steven R. Stegner
Organizations
- University of Delaware