| Abstract: | The goal of this study was to identify the limitations that apply when we couple conservative-tracer injection with reactive solute sampling to identify the transport and reaction processes active in a stream. Our methodology applies Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis to assess the ability of the tracer approach to identify the governing transport and reaction processes for a wide range of stream-solute transport and reaction scenarios likely to be encountered in high-gradient streams. Our analyses identified dimensionless factors that define the capabilities and limitations of the tracer approach. These factors provide a framework for comparing and contrasting alternative tracer test designs. |
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| Citation Author: | Wagner, B. J.; Harvey, J. W. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Analysing the capabilities and limitations of tracer tests in stream-aquifer systems; 2001; Article; Journal; IAHS-AISH Publication; Wagner, B. J.; Harvey, J. W. |
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| Citation Year: | 2001 |
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| Text: | Analysing the capabilities and limitations of tracer tests in stream-aquifer systems; 2001; Article; Journal; IAHS-AISH Publication; Wagner, B. J.; Harvey, J. W. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Mon, 1 Jan 2001 00:00 -0600 |
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