The principle of superposition and its application in ground-water hydraulics
Open-File Report
84-459
By: T. E. Reilly, O.L. Franke, and G.D. Bennett
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Abstract
The principle of superposition, a powerful methematical technique for analyzing certain types of complex problems in many areas of science and technology, has important application in ground-water hydraulics and modeling of ground-water systems. The principle of superposition states that solutions to individual problems can be added together to obtain solutions to complex problems. This principle applies to linear systems governed by linear differential equations. This report introduces the principle of superposition as it applies to groundwater hydrology and provides background information, discussion, illustrative problems with solutions, and problems to be solved by the reader. (USGS)
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Reilly, T.E., Franke, O., Bennett, G., 1984, The principle of superposition and its application in ground-water hydraulics: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 84-459, vi, 36 p. :ill. ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr84459.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The principle of superposition and its application in ground-water hydraulics |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 84-459 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr84459 |
| Year Published | 1984 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Description | vi, 36 p. :ill. ;28 cm. |