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GIS for Hydrogeology ArcHydro Groundwater A few years ago Esri presented us with the Arc Hydro data model as a standardized way to store (and analyze) surface water networks. Now the time has come to add groundwater to ArcGIS. Title: Arc Hydro Groundwater - GIS for Hydrogeology Authors: Gil Strassberg, Norman L Jones, David R. Maidment Publisher: Esri press ISBN: 978-1-58948-198-5 Nr of pages: 160
The book describes the groundwater extension of the Arc Hydro data model for surface water. The data model itself can be downloaded from the Esri site; the book provides a background description of the model and offers examples of its implementation and relation to the real world. Examples are given for the Edwards Aquifer and other locations in Texas.
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The model was developed by Aquaveo, which also develops and sells tools for groundwater analysis. The main author, Gil Strassberg, is also the primary developer of the model. The advantage of this is that the book gives first-hand information about the original objectives of the model and the envisioned way of implementing it. The two co-authors (Norman L. Jones, David R. Maidment) are both experts in environmental modeling and groundwater research.
The book covers the various aspects of the groundwater model (and groundwater modeling), ranging from 3D subsurface representation through time series towards models including (hydro)geology, aquifers, wells and boreholes. Also included is a short description on how to connect the Arc Hydro groundwater model to other model environments such as Modflow. The idea...