TRANSPORT MODELING WITH GMS
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Course Description
The groundwater modeling training course by EMS-I is designed as a hands-on, application oriented training course. The course will provide the attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to solve groundwater modeling problems quickly and efficiently. The course will begin with a discussion on how to use the geostatistical tools in GMS to characterize existing contaminant plumes in both two- and three-dimensions. A series of tutorials and lessons on the GMS interface to MODFLOW/MODPATH/ MT3DMS/RT3D will then be given including an explanation of how to use the Map Module to create numerical models directly from a high-level conceptual model constructed with GIS tools. Analytic element modeling with MODAEM will also be covered
Course Objectives
- Objectives of the four day training course on GMS are:
- Benefit from hands on instruction throughout the course.
- Learn to characterize contaminant plumes in both 2D and 3D.
- Perform flow modeling with MODFLOW
- Learn to model transport/reactive transport with MT3DMS/ART3D
- Analyze particle tracking with MODPATH
- Use MODAEM to solve simple flow and particle tracking problems
- Create conceptual models using GIS objects
- Learn to calibrate groundwater models
- Learn how to generate professional output of modeling projects.
- Parameter Estimation with PEST/UCODE/PES
Dr. Norm L. Jones is a professor in the Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering at Brigham Young University. His research area
is the application of computer graphics and computational geometry to
ground water modeling. Dr. Jones manages the development of the GMS graphical
user interface and is the director of the Environmental Modeling Research
Laboratory at BYU. He has taught numerous university courses and ground
water modeling short courses. He has also authored more than 90 books,
reports, and technical articles and is the primary author of the GMS reference
manual and tutorials.
R. Jeffrey Davis, P.E. Vice President of EMS-I. Jeff worked as
a lead developer of the GMS software for 8 years at Brigham Young University’s
Environmental Modeling Research Laboratory before coming to EMS-I as a
lead groundwater modeling consultant. He has considerable experience in
the practical application of GMS to modeling problems and has taught numerous
groundwater modeling courses worldwide.
Alan Lemon/Michael J. Kennard/James Greer. Research Associates
of the Environmental Modeling Research Laboratory at Brigham Young University;
Managers of the GMS development team. Alan, Mike and James have solid
backgrounds in teaching groundwater modeling with GMS and are involved
in consulting projects with the GMS software.
Course Schedule
DAILY SCHEDULE
DAY 1
A.M.
Groundwater Modeling Concepts
Conceptual Model Development
Selecting Boundary Conditions
2D vs. 3D
Steady State vs. Transient
Parsimony
Code Selection
Model Calibration
Prediction
Getting Started on a Modeling Project
Setting up a coordinate system
Selecting Units
Defining a base map
Importing images
Importing CAD drawings
Constructing a conceptual model
Conceptual model objects
Coverages
Feature objects
Analytic Element Models – MODAEM
Introduction to the analytic element method
Benefits/limitations of AE modeling
Setting up a MODAEM model
Particle tracking with MODAEM
P.M.
2D Geostatistics
2D Scatter point module
Text Import Wizard
Interpolation methods
3D Geostatistics
Site Characterization
Borehole data
User-defined cross-sections
EVENING (Optional)
Open Lab
Q/A-Consulting with Instructors
Work on Modeling Projects w/ Instructors Help
DAY 2
A.M.
MODFLOW – Part I
Overview
MF2K vs. MF96
Basic, BCF-LPF-HUF, Recharge, Well, Drain, Solver Packages
Grid-based pre-processing
Model Checker
Launching MODFLOW
Post-processing
MODFLOW – Part II
River
Stream-Aquifer Interaction
General Head
Changing Head Boundary
Horizontal Flow Barrier
MODFLOW – Interpolating Layer Elevations
Interpolation from scatter points
P.M.
Site Characterization via Horizons
Horizons Solids
Horizons HUF
MODFLOW Conceptual Model Approach
Strategies
MODFLOW Coverage Setup
EVENING (Optional)
Open Lab
Q/A-Consulting with Instructors
Work on Modeling Projects w/ Instructors Help
DAY 3
A.M.
Importing GIS Data
GIS Module
Shapefiles
MODPATH
Applications of Particle Tracking
Setting up the input
Output Options
Calibration Tools
Importing Observation Well Data
Calibration basics
Observation coverage
Point Observations
Flux Observations
Plotting calibration statistics
P.M.
Parameter Estimation with PEST/UCODE
Introduction to inverse modeling
Parameterization
Defining zones with key values
PEST options
UCODE options
Parameter Estimation
Pilot point method
Regularization
Pilot point placement
Regional to Local Model Conversion
EVENING
Transport Modeling Concepts
Advection
Dispersion
Diffusion
Sorption
Decay
Consulting with Instructors
Work on Modeling Projects w/ Instructors Help
DAY 4
A.M.
MT3DMS
Governing Equation
Packages
Solvers
MODFLOW/MT3DMS interfacing issues
Stress periods
Package dialogs
Sources/Sinks
ART3D Analytical Model
BTEX Degradation
Dechlorination
RT3D
Introduction to ART3D
Instantaneous BTEX degradation
P.M.
Advanced Reactive Transport/Multiphase Modeling
RT3D
Sequential BTEX degradation
The cost of the 4-day course is $1,295.00 (USD) for pre-registration
made at least 30 days prior to the course, and $1,395.00 (USD) thereafter.
Registration includes the following:
Comprehensive Course Notes
Tutorial Notes and Data
25% Discount (up to $500.00) on the purchase of a GMS license
Lunch and coffee/snack breaks each day
Training Attendee Cancellation Policy
Location/Accommodations
The GMS course will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada - USA at the Clarion Hotel & Suites Emerald Spring.
Clarion Hotel & Suites Emerald Spring
325 E Flamingo Road
Las Vagas, NV 89109
Phone 702-732-9100
Fax 702-731-9784
Room Rate $119.00
Offers free shuttle from the airport.
Reservations: 1-800-732-7889 Toll-Free or 1-702-732-9100
Website: http://www.clarionlasvegas.com/main.htm
Attendees should fly into the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport
(LAS), then drive or take a taxi to the hotel.