Validation of hydrogeologic models to describe ground-water flow in the crystalline basement of northern Switzerland

Conference · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5414740

Andrews, R W; Kimmeier, F; Perrochet, P; Kiraly, L

Two hydrogeologic conceptual models have been developed to describe the ground-water flow regime in the crystalline rocks of northern Switzerland. The purpose of these models has been to characterize the regional and local ground-water flow systems and to define the ground-water travel paths and velocities from potential waste disposal areas to the biosphere. Several parameters have been used as validation tools in the modeling process. These include potentiometric data, volumetric discharge rates, infiltration rates, bulk and isotopic geochemistry, and temperature distributions. The results of utilizing these validation tools are described.

• Research Organization: INTERA Technologies, Inc., Austin, TX
• OSTI ID: 5414740
• Report Number(s): CONF-850995-
• Journal Information: Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc.; (United States), Vol. 50; Conference: Materials Research Society international symposium, Stockholm, Sweden, 9 Sep 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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