Definition of boundary and initial conditions in the analysis of saturated ground-water flow systems - An introduction
Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations
03-B5
By: O. Lehn Franke, Thomas E. Reilly, and Gordon D. Bennett
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Abstract
Accurate definition of boundary and initial conditions is an essential part of conceptualizing and modeling ground-water flow systems. This report describes the properties of the seven most common boundary conditions encountered in ground-water systems and discusses major aspects of their application. It also discusses the significance and specification of initial conditions and evaluates some common errors in applying this concept to ground-water-system models. An appendix is included that discusses what the solution of a differential equation represents and how the solution relates to the boundary conditions defining the specific problem. This report considers only boundary conditions that apply to saturated ground-water systems.
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Franke, O.L., Reilly, T.E., Bennett, G.D., 1987, Definition of boundary and initial conditions in the analysis of saturated ground-water flow systems - An introduction: U.S. Geological Survey Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations 03-B5, viii, 15 p. :ill ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/twri03B5.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Definition of boundary and initial conditions in the analysis of saturated ground-water flow systems - An introduction |
| Series title | Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations |
| Series number | 03-B5 |
| DOI | 10.3133/twri03B5 |
| Year Published | 1987 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. G.P.O., |
| Description | viii, 15 p. :ill ;28 cm. |