2010 AGU Fall Meeting Karst Hydrology Session
H44:
Advances in the Quantitative Characterization of Karstic and Fractured Aquifers
Description:
In karstic and fractured aquifers, reducing uncertainty concerning the
location and characteristics of preferred flow paths requires a variety
of complementary approaches, including high-frequency field
measurements of flow and hydraulic heads, geologic mapping, tracer
applications, and geophysical techniques. This session accepts
presentations that highlight (1) quantitative metrics for understanding
the relations between aquifer geometry and discharge, (2) advances in
statistical and deterministic modeling that combine geologic and
hydrologic data, and (3) geophysical techniques for detecting zones of
enhanced permeability. Focus will be on relating the responses of the
system to transient boundary conditions and how they yield insight into
system geometry within the constraints of a geologic framework.
For more information on the meeting or on submitting an abstract see:
http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm09/
Deadline for abstract submission is September 3, 2009.