Abstract
A useful exact analytical solution of the Boussinesq equation is discussed and is the most general solution presently available, and in particular yields a solution for a finite aquifer. It provides insight into the physical processes arising during the exchange of water between an aquifer and a free body of water of varying height as an application and extension of Barenblatt's solution. We also illustrate the value of such a solution to check numerical and approximate schemes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 339-345 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Transport in Porous Media |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Boussinesq equation
- Exact solution
- Finite aquifers
- Saturated flow
- Unsteady profiles