Hydrogeology

  1. Principles of Groundwater Flow
    1. Energy in Groundwater Systems
      1. Potential Energy
        1. Pressure Energy
          1. Kinetic Energy
            1. Total Energy Concept
            2. Hydraulic Head
              1. Definition and Components
                1. Elevation Head
                  1. Pressure Head
                    1. Velocity Head
                      1. Measurement Techniques
                        1. Piezometers
                          1. Observation Wells
                          2. Hydraulic Gradient
                            1. Calculation Methods
                              1. Significance in Flow Direction
                                1. Direction of Groundwater Flow
                                  1. Gradient Mapping
                                  2. Darcy's Law
                                    1. Historical Development
                                      1. Mathematical Formulation
                                        1. Assumptions and Applicability
                                          1. Linear Flow Applications
                                            1. Radial Flow Applications
                                            2. Hydraulic Properties
                                              1. Hydraulic Conductivity
                                                1. Definition and Units
                                                  1. Measurement Techniques
                                                    1. Factors Affecting Conductivity
                                                      1. Anisotropy Effects
                                                      2. Transmissivity
                                                        1. Definition and Calculation
                                                          1. Relationship to Hydraulic Conductivity
                                                            1. Field Determination
                                                            2. Storativity
                                                              1. Definition and Importance
                                                                1. Confined vs Unconfined Systems
                                                                  1. Measurement Methods
                                                                2. Limitations of Darcy's Law
                                                                  1. Non-Laminar Flow
                                                                    1. Turbulent Flow Conditions
                                                                      1. Low Permeability Media
                                                                        1. Scale Effects
                                                                          1. Fractured Media

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                                                                        6. Groundwater Flow Patterns