The dramatic advances in the efficiency of digital computers during the past decade have provided hydrologists with a powerful tool for numerical modeling of groundwater systems. Introduction to Groundwater Modeling presents a broad, comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and applications of computerized groundwater modeling.The book covers both finite difference and finite element methods and includes practical sample programs that demonstrate theoretical points described in the text. Each chapter is followed by problems, notes, and references to additional information. This volume will be indispensable to students in introductory groundwater modeling courses as well as to groundwater professionals wishing to gain a complete introduction to this vital subject.- Systematic exposition of the basic ideas and results of Hilbert space theory and functional analysis- Great variety of applications that are not available in comparable books- Different approach to the Lebesgue integral, which makes the theory easier, more intuitive, and more accessible to undergraduate students

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.- 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

The dramatic advances in the efficiency of digital computers during the past decade have provided hydrologists with a powerful tool for numerical modeling of groundwater systems. Introduction to Groundwater Modeling presents a broad, comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and applications of computerized groundwater modeling.The book covers both finite difference and finite element methods and includes practical sample programs that demonstrate theoretical points described in the text. Each chapter is followed by problems, notes, and references to additional information. This volume will be indispensable to students in introductory groundwater modeling courses as well as to groundwater professionals wishing to gain a complete introduction to this vital subject.- Systematic exposition of the basic ideas and results of Hilbert space theory and functional analysis- Great variety of applications that are not available in comparable books- Different approach to the Lebesgue integral, which makes the theory easier, more intuitive, and more accessible to undergraduate students

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.- 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