Review: “Jacob’s Zoo”— How using Jacob’s method for aquifer testing leads to more intuitive understanding of aquifer characteristics
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Abstract
The interpretation of aquifer responses to pumping tests is an important tool for assessing aquifer geometry and properties, which are critical in the assessment of water resources or in environmental remediation. However, the responses of aquifers, measured by time-drawdown relationships in monitoring wells, are nonunique solutions that are affected by many factors. Jacob’s Zoo is a collection of graphical interpretations that allows students and practitioners to develop an intuitive feel for how natural hydrogeological systems work, and develop a set of skills that provide a better understanding of aquifer properties far beyond interpretation of pumping tests. Jacob’s Zoo, based on the work of Jacob (1950), fosters a deeper understanding, although few practitioners realize the full utility of the method. Jacob CE (1950) Flow of groundwater, In: Rouse H (ed) Engineering Hydraulics, Wiley, New York. P 321–386.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Review: “Jacob’s Zoo”— How using Jacob’s method for aquifer testing leads to more intuitive understanding of aquifer characteristics |
| Series title | Hydrogeology Journal |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10040-021-02363-7 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Contributing office(s) | WMA - Earth System Processes Division |
| Description | 15 p. |
| First page | 2001 |
| Last page | 2015 |
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