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DOI 10.1002/2015WR017525
Title (Primary) Debates—Stochastic subsurface hydrology from theory to practice: The relevance of stochastic subsurface hydrology to practical problems of contaminant transport and remediation. What is characterization and stochastic theory good for?
Author Fiori, A.; Cvetkovic, V.; Dagan, G.; Attinger, S.; Bellin, A.; Dietrich, P. ORCID logo ; Zech, A.; Teutsch, G.
Source Titel Water Resources Research
Year 2016
Department CHS; GF; MET
Volume 52
Issue 12
Page From 9228
Page To 9234
Language englisch
Keywords stochastic subsurface hydrology
UFZ wide themes RU5;
Abstract The emergence of stochastic subsurface hydrology stemmed from the realization that the random spatial variability of aquifer properties has a profound impact on solute transport. The last four decades witnessed a tremendous expansion of the discipline, many fundamental processes and principal mechanisms being identified. However, the research findings have not impacted significantly the application in practice, for several reasons which are discussed. The paper discusses the current status of stochastic subsurface hydrology, the relevance of the scientific results for applications and it also provides a perspective to a few possible future directions. In particular, we discuss how the transfer of knowledge can be facilitated by identifying clear goals for characterization and modeling application, relying on recent recent advances in research in these areas.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=18494
Fiori, A., Cvetkovic, V., Dagan, G., Attinger, S., Bellin, A., Dietrich, P., Zech, A., Teutsch, G. (2016):
Debates—Stochastic subsurface hydrology from theory to practice: The relevance of stochastic subsurface hydrology to practical problems of contaminant transport and remediation. What is characterization and stochastic theory good for?
Water Resour. Res. 52 (12), 9228 - 9234 10.1002/2015WR017525