U.S. Geological Survey Groundwater Modeling Software: Making Sense of a Complex Natural Resource
Fact Sheet
2009-3105
By: Alden M. Provost, Thomas E. Reilly, Arlen W. Harbaugh, and David W. Pollock
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Abstract
Computer models of groundwater systems simulate the flow of groundwater, including water levels, and the transport of chemical constituents and thermal energy. Groundwater models afford hydrologists a framework on which to organize their knowledge and understanding of groundwater systems, and they provide insights water-resources managers need to plan effectively for future water demands. Building on decades of experience, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) continues to lead in the development and application of computer software that allows groundwater models to address scientific and management questions of increasing complexity.
Suggested Citation
Provost, A., Reilly, T.E., Harbaugh, A.W., and Pollock, D.W., 2009, U.S. Geological Survey Groundwater Modeling Software: Making Sense of a Complex Natural Resource: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2009-3105, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20093105.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | U.S. Geological Survey Groundwater Modeling Software: Making Sense of a Complex Natural Resource |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2009-3105 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20093105 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 4 p. |