anem

anem models groundwater flow and well–aquifer interactions using the method of images to simulate steady-state hydraulic head distributions and particle tracking for simple aquifer and well configurations.

Key Features:

• Method of Images: Implements the method of images to represent boundary conditions in aquifer and well configurations.
• Simple aquifer and well configurations: Models flow for simple aquifer geometries and pumping well arrangements.
• Steady-state hydraulic head simulation: Computes steady-state hydraulic head distributions across the modeled domain.
• Particle tracking: Performs particle tracking within the modeled flow field under steady-state conditions.
• Hydraulic head visualization: Produces hydraulic head maps to visualize flow patterns and drawdown.
• R package integration: Implemented within the R package ecosystem for scripting and integration with R-based analyses.

Scientific Applications:

• Groundwater flow analysis: Simulates hydraulic head responses and flow patterns for idealized aquifer and well scenarios.
• Groundwater management and planning: Supports assessment of pumping effects and scenario evaluation for management and planning decisions.
• Education and stakeholder engagement: Provides demonstrative simulations and visualizations for teaching groundwater concepts and engaging stakeholders.

Methodology:

Applies the method of images to model flow in aquifers with defined boundaries, computes steady-state hydraulic head distributions, and performs particle tracking within the computed flow field.