A multidimensional modeling system for simulating coupled canal, overland, and groundwater flow in South Florida

D. R. Richards, H. C. Lin, C. A. Talbot, S. E. Howington, F. T. Tracy, E. V. Edris, H. P. Cheng, G. T. Yeh

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Abstract

Given the complex nature of hydrologic process in South Florida and the flood protection works that affect the hydrologic cycle, it is essential to have hydroinformatic systems to assist decision makers. The hydroinformatic systems must contain hydrologic models that can accurately simulate physical processes at the proper time and space scales without the crude schematization that has been common in previous modeling systems. The developed hydroinformatic system includes the FEMWATER123 model supported in the Department of Defense Groundwater Modeling System (GMS). The developed model (FEMWATER123) uses the Galerkin finite element method to simulate 1-D canal flow, 2-D overland flow, and 3-D groundwater flow in a coupled manner. The canals are simulated using the 1-D diffusive wave assumption including hydraulic structures with individual operation rules that are updated at one-minute intervals. The overland areas are simulated using the 2-D diffusive wave assumption while variably saturated groundwater flows are calculated using Richards equation. Results from the South Florida application are presented. Copyright ASCE 2004.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBridging the Gap
Subtitle of host publicationMeeting the World's Water and Environmental Resources Challenges - Proceedings of the World Water and Environmental Resources Congress 2001
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004
EventWorld Water and Environmental Resources Congress 2001 - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 20 May 200124 May 2001

Publication series

NameBridging the Gap: Meeting the World's Water and Environmental Resources Challenges - Proceedings of the World Water and Environmental Resources Congress 2001
Volume111

Conference

ConferenceWorld Water and Environmental Resources Congress 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period20/05/0124/05/01

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