ISSN:
1573-1634
Keywords:
Aquifers
;
computation
;
groundwater
;
irrigation
;
layered aquifer systems
;
mathematics
;
matrices
;
seepage
;
water resources
;
wells
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Technology
Notes:
Abstract A method is shown that enables closed-form solutions to be calculated for steady flow in leaky multi-layer aquifer systems. The method requires, as a prerequisite, the numerical solution of a generalized eigenvalue problem. This eigenvalue problem always has real positive eigenvalues, and the eigenvectors are always orthogonal relative to the transmissivity matrix. Partial solutions are given for a number of examples, and a numerical example is used to show how a solution can be obtained for flow to a well when the well abstracts water from more than one aquifer.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00208046
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