Definition of boundary and initial conditions in the analysis of saturated ground-water flow systems - An introduction
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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1987 |
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Title | Definition of boundary and initial conditions in the analysis of saturated ground-water flow systems - An introduction |
DOI | 10.3133/twri03B5 |
Authors | O. Lehn Franke, Thomas E. Reilly, Gordon D. Bennett |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations |
Series Number | 03-B5 |
Index ID | twri03B5 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |