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Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Hydrology and Oceanography
Hydrogeology
1. Introduction to Hydrogeology
2. The Hydrologic Cycle
3. Physical Properties of Water
4. Properties of Porous Media
5. Principles of Groundwater Flow
6. Groundwater Flow Patterns
7. Governing Equations of Groundwater Flow
8. Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction
9. Well Hydraulics and Aquifer Testing
10. Groundwater Chemistry
11. Contaminant Hydrogeology
12. Groundwater Investigation and Remediation
13. Groundwater Modeling
14. Special Topics in Hydrogeology
15. Groundwater Management and Sustainability
5.
Principles of Groundwater Flow
5.1.
Energy in Groundwater Systems
5.1.1.
Potential Energy
5.1.2.
Pressure Energy
5.1.3.
Kinetic Energy
5.1.4.
Total Energy Concept
5.2.
Hydraulic Head
5.2.1.
Definition and Components
5.2.2.
Elevation Head
5.2.3.
Pressure Head
5.2.4.
Velocity Head
5.2.5.
Measurement Techniques
5.2.6.
Piezometers
5.2.7.
Observation Wells
5.3.
Hydraulic Gradient
5.3.1.
Calculation Methods
5.3.2.
Significance in Flow Direction
5.3.3.
Direction of Groundwater Flow
5.3.4.
Gradient Mapping
5.4.
Darcy's Law
5.4.1.
Historical Development
5.4.2.
Mathematical Formulation
5.4.3.
Assumptions and Applicability
5.4.4.
Linear Flow Applications
5.4.5.
Radial Flow Applications
5.5.
Hydraulic Properties
5.5.1.
Hydraulic Conductivity
5.5.1.1.
Definition and Units
5.5.1.2.
Measurement Techniques
5.5.1.3.
Factors Affecting Conductivity
5.5.1.4.
Anisotropy Effects
5.5.2.
Transmissivity
5.5.2.1.
Definition and Calculation
5.5.2.2.
Relationship to Hydraulic Conductivity
5.5.2.3.
Field Determination
5.5.3.
Storativity
5.5.3.1.
Definition and Importance
5.5.3.2.
Confined vs Unconfined Systems
5.5.3.3.
Measurement Methods
5.6.
Limitations of Darcy's Law
5.6.1.
Non-Laminar Flow
5.6.2.
Turbulent Flow Conditions
5.6.3.
Low Permeability Media
5.6.4.
Scale Effects
5.6.5.
Fractured Media
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