Modeling foundations¶
This section does not repeat details that are published elsewhere in books and articles, but instead gives a quick outline of the techniques used in Anaqsim and cites the appropriate references for those interested in the details.
In this section¶
| Page | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Analytic element method | AEM, Anaqsim's subdomain approach, and transient simulation |
| Domains and model levels | Subdomains, multi-level layering, and how domain extents are defined |
| Left and right on line boundaries | Orientation conventions for inter-domain and flux boundaries |
| Recharge, leakage and storage | The sink term γ, uniform vs spatially-variable area sinks |
| Elements overview | Wells, line elements, and area sinks |
| Inter-domain boundaries | Head and discharge matching across domain interfaces |
| Pathline tracing | How pathlines are traced in 2D/3D, steady and transient models |
| References | Literature cited throughout this site |