Stream simulation in an analog model of the ground-water system on Long Island, New York

Water-Resources Investigations Report 77-58
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Abstract

The stream circuits of an electric analog model of the ground-water system of Long Island were modified to more accurately represent the relationahip between streamflow and ground-water levels. Assumptions for use of the revised circuits are (1) that streams are strictly gaining, and (2) that ground-water seepage into the streams is proportional to the difference between streambed elevation and the average water-table elevation near the stream. No seepage into streams occurs when ground-water levels drop below the streambed elevation. Regional simulation of the 1962-68 drought on Long Island was significantly improved by use of the revised stream circuits.

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Harbaugh, A.W., Getzen, R.T., 1977, Stream simulation in an analog model of the ground-water system on Long Island, New York: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 77-58, iv, 15 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri7758.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Stream simulation in an analog model of the ground-water system on Long Island, New York
Series title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series number 77-58
DOI 10.3133/wri7758
Year Published 1977
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Description iv, 15 p.
Country United States
State New York
Other Geospatial Long Island
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