Software for ground water modelling

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Which software is good for ground water modeling ?

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  1. The MODFLOW family of codes is probably the most widely used in the world.  MODFLOW was developed by the USGS and is available without cost at http://water.usgs.gov/ogw/modflow/.  GMS and PMWIN mentioned by Marie Goddard and Prem Baboo both incorporate MODFLOW into their user interfaces, but the USGS also provides a graphical user interface called ModelMUSE.

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    1. thank you. Using it.

       

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  2. It really all depends on what your goals are and what your budget is. All models have strengths and weaknesses depending upon the governing equations. There are many models to choose from. There is not one "good" model. Please read the following links:

    Report by the USGS  "Guidelines for evaluating groundwater flow models"

    http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2004/5038/PDF/SIR20045038part2.pdf  

    http://water.usgs.gov/nrp/proj.bib/hill.html

    A very simple gw model is Processing Modflow by PMWIN. Version 5.3.1 is free. Lots of good tutorials go along with this software.

    http://www.pmwin.net/pmwin5.htm
     

     

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    I do a lot of work with GIS.  GRASS is free and open source GIS software.  It has a number of modules for terrain and surface water analysis that I have worked with a lot.  I know that they have at least a few ground water modules, but i have not had an opportunity to work with them.  If you have any GIS experience, GRASS is worth checking out.

     

  4. Dear Ang Wenyan,

    Climate change and changing human pressures on our environment require us to make predictions about the future sustainability of our water resources. This necessitates the use of models. The modelling research focuses on the development and application of models to improve our understanding of hydrological and groundwater processes and to allow predictions about the future to be made.

    GMS is the most intuitive and capable software platform used to create groundwater and subsurface simulations in a 3D environment.

    The conceptual model approach/tools and continuing improvements to the software allow me to efficiently develop cost-effective models for clients who are always concerned about their budget. The Aquaveo development team is very responsive to questions/suggestions and the online discussion group is a great forum for both users and developers...”

    GMS is the most advanced software system available for performing groundwater simulations in a three-dimensional environment.

    1. Interact with models in true 3D
      1. Optimized OpenGL graphics for improved hardware rendering
      2. Create photo-realistic renderings
      3. Generate animations for PowerPoint or web presentations
      4. Drape images over the model and control the opacity
      5. Annotations – Add north arrows, scale bars, reference images, company logos, and more.

    BGS has also developed a number of groundwater modelling software tools that simulate groundwater systems at a range of scales. following modelling software are available.

    http://1991285.r.msn.com/?ld=d35E3QMS7Xfn3X7BueMPKCbzVUCUyNobeo55RL5m36X4x9_0dNp9CPVHVLzye2fxVMJLoRxD0wTV3ktQxusOt3gHJibz13ZZ0xa4sMJiumeVnsWsDhU3WwW87TfDHzHNWLYFzLxGXnu_Wui4f_c47Zn46hgYk&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.aquaveo.com%2fgms

     

    http://www.novametrixgm.com/groundwater-software/groundwater-modeling-software

    http://www.ehsfreeware.com/gwqclean.htm

    http://www.scisoftware.com/

    http://www.scisoftware.com/html/products.html

    https://www.bgs.ac.uk/research/groundwater/modelling/home.html