Daily Objectives #18:  March 17, 2011

By the end of today's class, you should be able to do the following:

• Describe the components of a conceptual model, the first part of constructing a ground water model:
  • Hydrostratigraphy
  • Boundaries (identify location and type)
  • Stresses (this usually refers to pumping wells and recharge from infiltration) (We will work on this next time.)
  • Initial conditions (water levels) (We will work on this next time.)
• For our study area, describe each of the above components of the conceptual model.

Read the instructions for making a grid and constructing your own model.  Download and read these two documents:  First Steps and  Building Your Model   

v Ground Water Modeling: Practice

• Ground Water Modeling Software: Download and install a copy of Dr. Steven Esling's program,  Graphic Groundwater (GGW).  First, download Version 3.47 and install it.  Then download Version 3.52; it is simply an update and not the full version, so you'll need to install 3.47 before 3.52 will work.  Open up and run the sample model (see the links below).