Numerical Groundwater Flow Modelling: of the Awassa Catchment, part of East African Rift Valley

Abebe, Nardos

ISBN 10: 3639169204 / ISBN 13: 9783639169201

Published by VDM Verlag Dr. Müller, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Numerical Groundwater Flow Modelling: of the Awassa Catchment, part of East African Rift Valley
• Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3639169204
• ISBN 13: 9783639169201
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Groundwater flow modelling is important to calculatethe quantity and quality of groundwater for betterprotection and management. The modelled aquifer isextensively used for irrigation, municipal, anddomestic water supplies and this study documents thedevelopment and calibration of a numerical model tosimulate the groundwater flow. The model is also usedto show interaction between groundwater and surfacewater. A three-dimensional groundwater flow model,with one unconfined layer, was used to simulategroundwater flow in the Lake Awassa Basin. Asensitivity analysis to changes in model parametersincluding horizontal hydraulic conductivity,recharge, and pumpage was made. The study isimportant to start with for developing a moredetailed transient model.

About the Author

Nardos Tilahun studied geology at Addis Ababa University,Ethiopia and worked as lecturer and head of Applied GeologyDepartment at Arba Minch University, Ethiopia. He has undertakendifferent researches in the Rift Valley of Ethiopia. Currently heis studying past climate of West Africa as a graduate student atthe University of Akron, U.S.A.