Simulation of Groundwater Response by Conceptual Models

Abstract

A conceptual runoff model is modified and applied to groundwater observations in an unconfined till aquifer, a confined aquifer under a clay deposit and a large unconfined esker aquifer. The results show that these types of aquifers can be modelled by one general model structure with only a few options. For the confined case the model is feasable for response simulation only while it gives a fair estimate of recharge of the unconfined aquifer.