TopoDrive and ParticleFlow--Two Computer Models for Simulation and Visualization of Ground-Water Flow and Transport of Fluid Particles in Two Dimensions
Open-File Report
2001-286
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Abstract
This report serves as a user?s guide for two computer models: TopoDrive and ParticleFlow. These two-dimensional models are designed to simulate two ground-water processes: topography-driven flow and advective transport of fluid particles. To simulate topography-driven flow, the user may specify the shape of the water table, which bounds the top of the vertical flow section. To simulate transport of fluid particles, the model domain is a rectangle with overall flow from left to right. In both cases, the flow is under steady state, and the distribution of hydraulic conductivity may be specified by the user. The models compute hydraulic head, ground-water flow paths, and the movement of fluid particles. An interactive visual interface enables the user to easily and quickly explore model behavior, and thereby better understand ground-water flow processes. In this regard, TopoDrive and ParticleFlow are not intended to be comprehensive modeling tools, but are designed for modeling at the exploratory or conceptual level, for visual demonstration, and for educational purposes.
Suggested Citation
Hsieh, P.A., 2001, TopoDrive and ParticleFlow--Two computer models for simulation and visualization of ground-water flow and transport of fluid particles in two dimensions: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2001-286, 30 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr01286.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | TopoDrive and ParticleFlow--Two computer models for simulation and visualization of ground-water flow and transport of fluid particles in two dimensions |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2001-286 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr01286 |
| Year Published | 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 30 p. |