U.S. Geological Survey
Scientific Investigations Report 2004-5038
by Thomas E. Reilly and Arlen W. Harbaugh
Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Appropriateness of the computer model program
Different modeling approaches to address a problem
A calibrated model
A hypothetical model
Sensitivity analysis
Superposition
Particle tracking
Spatial and temporal approaches
Discretization and representation of the hydrogeologic framework
Cell size
Specifying properties of cells
Time steps
Representation of boundary conditions
Representation of initial conditions in transient simulations
Accuracy of the matrix solution
Adequacy of calibration for intended use of model results
Model input data, output listing, and report consistency check
Model reporting and archiving
Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Appendix – Office of Ground Water Technical Memorandum No. 96.04 – Policy on documenting the use of ground-water simulation in project reports