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Erschienen in: Hydrogeology Journal 1/2011

01.02.2011 | Essay

Calibration of models using groundwater age

verfasst von: Ward Sanford

Erschienen in: Hydrogeology Journal | Ausgabe 1/2011

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There have been substantial efforts recently by geochemists to determine the age of groundwater (time since water entered the system) and its uncertainty, and by hydrologists to use these data to help calibrate groundwater models. This essay discusses the calibration of models using groundwater age, with conclusions that emphasize what is practical given current limitations rather than theoretical possibilities. …

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Metadaten
Titel
Calibration of models using groundwater age
verfasst von
Ward Sanford
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2011
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Hydrogeology Journal / Ausgabe 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1431-2174
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-0157
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10040-010-0637-6

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