Groundwater Models: a Comparison Using Field Data

Abstract

This report evaluates the simulation capabilities of three groundwater transport computer models. The models evaluated were: 1) Saturated- Unsaturated Transport SUTRA; 2) Random Walk Solute Transport; and 3) the US geological Survey Two-Dimensional Solute Transport and Dispersion. The models were compared on their input data requirements, ease of use, computer time, limitations, flexibility, readability of results, and accuracy. Field data were compared to model results. Our evaluations showed that no major differences between the simulation results of the USGS-2D and Random Walk Models. The SUTRA program was not adequately tested, so no definitive statements can be made for this computer model.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA213565

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  • Matthew Kolodny

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  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Accuracy
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  • Computers
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  • Differential Equations
  • Engineering
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  • Groundwater
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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.
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