Unrealistic parameter estimates in inverse modelling: A problem or a benefit for model calibration?
IAHS-AISH Publication
By: E. P. Poeter and M. C. Hill
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Abstract
Estimation of unrealistic parameter values by inverse modelling is useful for constructed model discrimination. This utility is demonstrated using the three-dimensional, groundwater flow inverse model MODFLOWP to estimate parameters in a simple synthetic model where the true conditions and character of the errors are completely known. When a poorly constructed model is used, unreasonable parameter values are obtained even when using error free observations and true initial parameter values. This apparent problem is actually a benefit because it differentiates accurately and inaccurately constructed models. The problems seem obvious for a synthetic problem in which the truth is known, but are obscure when working with field data. Situations in which unrealistic parameter estimates indicate constructed model problems are illustrated in applications of inverse modelling to three field sites and to complex synthetic test cases in which it is shown that prediction accuracy also suffers when constructed models are inaccurate.
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Poeter, E.P., Hill, M.C., 1996, Unrealistic parameter estimates in inverse modelling: A problem or a benefit for model calibration?: IAHS-AISH Publication, v. 237, p. 277-285.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Unrealistic parameter estimates in inverse modelling: A problem or a benefit for model calibration? |
| Series title | IAHS-AISH Publication |
| Volume | 237 |
| Year Published | 1996 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | IAHS-AISH Publication |
| First page | 277 |
| Last page | 285 |