On the interpretation of recharge estimates from steady-state model calibrations

Ground water recharge is often estimated through the calibration of ground water flow models. We examine the nature of calibration errors by considering some simple mathematical and numerical calculations. From these calculations, we conclude that calibrating a steady-state ground water flow model t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ground water. - 1979. - 45(2007), 4 vom: 01. Juli, Seite 499-505
1. Verfasser: Anderson, William P Jr (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Evans, David G
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2007
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Ground water
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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